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7 Graphing Rational Functions Using Reciprocal Function Techniques Going back to the idea that a function performs some sort of operation on a given input, we can think of such operations in isolation. Ex. A machines function might be to paint a part red A linear function might add 2 A quadratics function is to square a number M(red) = ? f(x) = x + 2 g(x) = x2
The basic functions often get combined. For example you might square and then add. f(x) = x2 + 2

Following this theme, a reciprocals function is to flip any number or any function it is given Ex.
r ( x) = 1 f ( x)

so given

f(x) = 2x -1

then

r ( x) =

1 2x 1
See reciprocals properties on following page

Using this approach we can re-exam what happens to a graph when we take its reciprocal. 1 Ex. Given the graph of f(x) = x, then sketch its reciprocal r ( x) = x
Reciprocals of larger numbers means this will get closer to zero Reciprocals of small numbers means this will go towards infinity x -10 -2 -0.1 0 0.1 2 10 y -10 -2 -0.1 0 0.1 2 10 1/y -0.1 -0.5 -10 n/a 10 0.5 0.1

Reciprocals of zero is undefined Recognize the reciprocal quadratic form it is written in differs from the one we are comfortable transforming

Example 1:

Use reciprocal ideas to sketch the following.


1 x +4
2

a) f ( x) =
Sketch the denominator (quadratic translated vertically by +4)

b) g ( x) =

1 x 4
2

c) h( x ) =

1 ( x + 2) 2 1

sketch r ( x) = x 2 + 4

sketch r ( x) = x 2 4

sketch r ( x) = ( x + 2) 2 1

now sketch f ( x) =
Apply reciprocal properties to r(x). See next page.

1 r ( x)

2.7 graphing rational functions using reciprocal function techniques

2.7 Graphing Rational Functions Using Reciprocal Techniques Practice Questions Basic Reciprocal Properties

Reciprocal of 0 is undefined (so vertical asymptote?) 1 1 = + ve and = ve Reciprocals are same sign as original number + ve ve Reciprocal of 1 is 1 Reciprocals of very large numbers are close to 0 (so horizontal asymptote) Reciprocals of numbers close to 0 are very big (so arrow on end)

1. Given the function y = f(x), write the equation of the corresponding reciprocal. a) y = 3x 2 b) y = 3 x 2 + 4 x 2 c) y = x 2 + 3 d) y = ( x + 2) 2 3
1 f ( x)

2. Given the following graph of y=f(x) sketch the reciprocal r ( x) = a) b)

c)

3. Sketch each pair on the same grid. a) y = x + 2 & y= 1 x+2 b) y = 2 x 3 & y= 1 2x 3 c) y = 2 x 2 + 1 &
y= 1 2x + 1
2

4. Graph each of the following a) y = 1 3x 2 b) y =

Which method do you prefer for this question?

1 ( x 2)
2

c) y =

Which method do you prefer for this question?

1 ( x 2) 2 + 1 1 g) m( x) = ( x 2) 2 ( x + 1) 1 +1 j) y = 2 x 2
d) y =

m) h( x ) =

1 ( x 1) ( x + 3)( x 5)
2

1 ( x 2) 2 + 1 1 h) y = ( x + 2) 2 3 1 2 k) y = 2 x 6x + 9 + 3 1 n) f ( x) = x2 +3 e) y =
1 x2 +3
d) y =

1 1 ( x + 2) 2 2 1 f) y = ( x 2) 2 + 1 2 i) y = ( x 1) 2 + 3
l) g ( x) =
1 ( x 2)( x + 3) 1 *o) y = x +1 3

There is a difference between e & f. Try to shows this algebraically.

Answers 1. a) y =

1 1 b) y = 2 c) y = 3x 2 3x + 4 x 2

1 ( x + 2) 2 3

2.7 graphing rational functions using reciprocal function techniques

2.7 - Sketching Practice Sheet

2.7 graphing rational functions using reciprocal function techniques

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