[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Finding the limits of polynomial functions using theorems and operations on limits

Confused about graphing or just need a refresher? This explanation focuses on graphing higher-power polynomials along with radical functions, rational functions, and piecewise functions. Plenty of examples are included.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson applies the laws of exponents to rational exponents.

A look at graphs of rational expressions, finding properties of the graph by using calculus. Formulas included.

This site from the Richland Community College provides the detailed lecture notes to a college algebra course, complete with equations and definitions. Content ranges from "functions and their graphs" to "conics and parametric equations."

The exercise examines partial fraction decomposition of a rational function. Students determine any vertical asymptotes of the rational function and the terms of the decomposition. The rational function graph is available in PDF format.

Students write the partial fraction decomposition of a rational function and identify the graphs of the rational function and each term of the decomposition. The graphs are available in PDF format.

Students write the partial fraction decomposition of a rational function and identify the graphs of the rational function and each term of the decomposition. The graphs are available in PDF format.

The practice problem investigates the decomposition of a rational function. The graphs of the rational function and each term of its decomposition are available in PDF format.

The practice problem investigates the decomposition of a rational function. The graphs of the rational function and each term of its decomposition are available in PDF format.

Students identify any vertical asymptotes of a rational function and the terms of the partial fraction decomposition. The graph is available in PDF format.

Learners identify any vertical asymptotes of a rational function and the terms of the partial fraction decomposition. The graph is available in PDF format.

The exercise examines partial fraction decomposition of a rational function. Students determine any vertical asymptotes of the rational function and the terms of the decomposition. The rational function graph is available in PDF format.

This site from the University of Saskatchewan provides an explanation of similar triangles, the Pythagorean theorem, and the distance between arbitrary points in a plane. Example problems for each of these concepts are provided.

In this task about canoeing, paddling speed, and current speed, students examine how long a trip would take at different speeds. They write a function equation, graph their equation, and explain their thinking. The primary purpose of the...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Identifying and understanding asymptotes of rational functions

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers solving rational equations using the LCD of the denominators to eliminate them.

By determining the dimensions necessary for building a box with the greatest volume, students will explore the world of polynomial and rational expressions. Graphing calculators can be used for this activity.

Designed to help high school students to learn precalculus, topics include the formal rules of algebra, rational and irrational numbers and mathematical induction.

This site is a tutorial for students in algebra 2 or for those who need a refresher. The site has explanations, definitions, examples, practice problems and practice tests are found covering topics such as linear equations, graphing,...

This comprehensive study guide highlights the main terms and formulas needed to review irrational numbers and radicals. Examples are included.

HSA-CED.A.1: Interactive resource which create equations and inequalities in one variable and use them to solve problems. Include equations arising from linear and quadratic functions, and simple rational and exponential functions....

This activity explores graphically, numerically and symbolically the vertical and horizontal asymptotes of a rational function through the limit taking capability of the graphing calculator.