APPC Test Practice - Topics 1.7 - 1.11 MCQ & FRQ
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Raad Al-Shaikh MD JDPractice Test: (Topics 1.7-1.
11) Rational Functions Name:
Section 1: No Calculators Allowed
Directions: Read the following problems carefully. Work out each question and circle the best answer. Be sure to write
your answer choices on the separate answer sheet as well.
1. Which of the following rational functions have a horizontal asymptote?
4𝑥 # − 2𝑥 + 5 (𝑥 − 2)$ (4𝑥 + 1) 𝑥 $ + 5𝑥 + 6
I. 𝑓(𝑥) = II. 𝑔(𝑥) = III. ℎ(𝑥) =
𝑥 # − 17𝑥 $ + 2 (3𝑥 + 5)% 𝑥 % − 9𝑥 # + 2𝑥
(A) I only (B) I and II only (C) I and III only (D) I, II, and III
("#$)! ("&')"
2. Let k be the rational function defined by 𝑘(𝑥) = . Which of the following statements about the graph
("&')! ("#$)!
of k is correct?
(A) The graph of k has a vertical asymptote at 𝑥 = −1 and a hole at 𝑥 = 5.
(B) The graph of k has a vertical asymptote at 𝑥 = 5 and a hole at 𝑥 = −1.
(C) The graph of k has vertical asymptotes at 𝑥 = −1 and 𝑥 = 5.
(D) The graph of k has holes at 𝑥 = −1 and 𝑥 = 5.
3. The graph of the rational function h has a horizontal asymptote of 𝑦 = 4. Which of the following could be an
expression for h ( x ) ?
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(A)
&! ! $'!"(
#! " "!$%
(B)
! " $)!$&
&! ! $*!$(
(C)
)"+!"! !
"*! ! $)
(D)
"%! ! "('
Test: Topics 1.7 – 1.11 Rational Functions Created by Bryan Passwater
𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝒇
Directions: The graph of the rational function 𝑓 is shown above. Use the graph of 𝑓 to answer problems 4 – 7.
4. lim! 𝑓(𝑥)
&→#
(A) −2 (B) −1 (C) -¥ (D) ¥
5. lim" 𝑓(𝑥) =
&→$
(A) −2 (B) −1 (C) -¥ (D) ¥
6. lim 𝑓(𝑥) =
&→(
(A) −2 (B) −1 (C) -¥ (D) ¥
7. On the interval (−∞, 2), the graph of 𝑓 is
(A) decreasing at a decreasing rate.
(B) decreasing at an increasing rate.
(C) increasing at a decreasing rate.
(D) increasing at an increasing rate.
Test: Topics 1.7 – 1.11 Rational Functions Created by Bryan Passwater
("#()) ("&')* ("&$))
8. Let 𝑔(𝑥) = . The graph of g has a zeros at which of the following values of x?
("&')+ ("#()
(A) 𝑥 = −5 only
(B) 𝑥 = −5 and 𝑥 = −1 only
(C) 𝑥 = −5 and 𝑥 = 3 only
(D) 𝑥 = −5, 𝑥 = −1, and 𝑥 = 3
𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝒉
9. The graph of the rational function ℎ is shown above. Which of the following could be the expression for ℎ?
("&() ("&))("&() ("&')("&)) ("&()("&')
(A) (B) (C) (D)
("&()("&)) ("&()("&)) ("&()("&)) ("&()("&))
#$" ) &')"&'(
10. Let 𝑘(𝑥) = . Which of the following is the equation of the slant asymptote for the graph of k?
"#(
(A) 𝑦 = −5𝑥 − 9 (B) 𝑦 = −5𝑥 + 9 (C) 𝑦 = −5𝑥 + 3 (D) 𝑦 = −5𝑥 − 3
Test: Topics 1.7 – 1.11 Rational Functions Created by Bryan Passwater
"#$
11. A rational function r is given by 𝑟(𝑥) = . What are all intervals on which 𝑟(𝑥) > 0?
"&*
(A) (5, ∞)
(B) (−7,5)
(C) (−∞, −7) ∪ (5, ∞)
(D) (−∞, −5) ∪ (7, ∞)
(("#')) ("&))
12. A rational function k is given by 𝑘(𝑥) = . What are all intervals on which 𝑘(𝑥) ≤ 0?
("#()
(A) [−2,1]
(B) [−2,1] ∪ (3, ∞)
(C) (−∞, −2] ∪ (3, ∞)
(D) [−2,3)
("&()" ("#+)
13. Let ℎ(𝑥) = . Which of the following statements about the graph of h is correct?
("#+)+ ("&())
(A) The graph of h has one hole and one vertical asymptote.
(B) The graph of h has two holes and no vertical asymptotes.
(C) The graph of h has no holes and two vertical asymptotes.
(D) The graph of h has one hole and two vertical asymptotes.
14. The graph of the rational function f has a hole at 𝑥 = −1 and a vertical asymptote at 𝑥 = 1. Which of the following
could be the expression for f ?
("#')("&') ("&+)("&') ("#')("&') ("#')("&+)
(A) (B) (C) (D)
("&+)("&') ("#')("&') ("#')("&+) ("#')("&')
Test: Topics 1.7 – 1.11 Rational Functions Created by Bryan Passwater
("&()" #" " &" )
15. Let 𝑔(𝑥) = . Which of the following statements about the graph of g is correct?
," ) #')"&(,
$
(A) The graph of g has a horizontal asymptote of 𝑦 = .
(
$
(B) The graph of g has a horizontal asymptote of 𝑦 = .
,
(C) The graph of g has a horizontal asymptote of 𝑦 = 0.
(D) The graph of g does not have a horizontal asymptote.
" " &$" ) #)+"
16. Let ℎ(𝑥) = . Which of the following statements about the graph of h is correct when 𝑥 = 3?
" ) #,"&-
(A) The graph of h only has a zero when 𝑥 = 3.
(B) The graph of h only has a hole when 𝑥 = 3.
(C) The graph of h only has a vertical asymptote when 𝑥 = 3.
(D) The graph of h has both a zero and a vertical asymptote when 𝑥 = 3.
,#(&./)(&,1)
17. Let 𝑚(𝑥) = (&./)(&.#)
. Then lim 𝑚(𝑥) =
&→,/
(A) −18 (B) 18 (C) 9 (D) DNE
Test: Topics 1.7 – 1.11 Rational Functions Created by Bryan Passwater
Practice Test: (Topics 1.7-1.11) Free Response Questions Name:
Section 2: No Calculators Allowed
You may not use your graphing calculator for this portion of the exam.
Directions: The following pages contain two free response problems. While you may write on the following pages, the
only work and answers that will be graded are what you write in the appropriate spaces of the free response answer
booklet. When completing the free response problems, consider the following:
• Show all of your work. Your work will be scored on the correctness and completeness of your responses,
including your supporting work and answers. Answers without supporting work may not receive credit in cases
where supporting work is required.
Test: Topics 1.7 – 1.11 Rational Functions Created by Bryan Passwater
𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝒓
1. The graph of the rational function 𝑟 is shown above, along with the horizontal and vertical asymptotes of 𝑟.
(A) (i) Write the equation of the line that is the vertical asymptote of 𝑟.
(ii) Write the equation of the line that is the horizontal asymptote of 𝑟.
(B) (i) Determine the end behavior of 𝑟 as 𝑥 increases without bound. Express your answer using the mathematical
notation of a limit.
(ii) Evaluate the following limits: lim" 𝑟(𝑥) = lim 𝑟(𝑥) =
&→/ &→#!
(C) (i) Find all intervals for which r ( x ) £ 0.
(ii) Write a possible equation in factored form for the rational function r ( x ) .
" " #-" ) #$)"
2. Let g be a rational function defined as 𝑔(𝑥) =
.(")
, where f ( x ) is a polynomial.
(A) (i) Write one possible expression for f ( x ) such that the graph of g has a hole at 𝑥 = −4.
'
(ii) Write one possible expression for f ( x ) such that the graph of g has a horizontal asymptote of 𝑦 = .
(
(B) (i) If 𝑓(𝑥) = (𝑥 + 4)(𝑥 − 1), identify any vertical asymptotes for the graph of g , or state that the graph of g
has no vertical asymptotes.
(ii) If 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 $ + 3𝑥, find the equation of the slant asymptote to the graph of g . Show the work that
leads to your answer.
(C) (i) If 𝑓(𝑥) = −2(𝑥 + 2)# (𝑥 − 1)$ , evaluate the following limits: lim g ( x ) = lim g ( x ) =
x ®-¥ x ®¥