Rational and Radical Functions
by Stefanie Decker
1. What are some identifiers of rational functions?
1.1. Have fraction in function (x+4/x-4)
1.2. Hyperbola graph commonly, but can be linear as well
1.3. Have horizontal and vertical asymptotes
2. What are radical funcitons?
2.1. A function whose rule is a radical expression.
3. What are some identifiers of radical functions?
3.1. Have a radical in the function
3.2. Have a curved graph, not linear
3.3. Don't have horizontal and vertical asymptotes
4. What is a rational function?
4.1. A rational function is a function whose rule can be written as a ratio of two polynomials.
5. Similarities
5.1. Both are types of functions
5.2. Both can be easily transformed
5.3. Both can be curved