What is the third step in sketching the graph of a rational function

Step-by-step explanation:

If there are any intercepts, find them

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2

Find the vertical asymptotes by setting the denominator equal to zero and solving

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3

If the horizontal asymptote exists find it and use fact from step two

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4

The vertical asymptotes will divide the number line into regions

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Sketch the graph

use test numbers to find where the function is a positive and where it is negative. sketch the function's graph, plotting additional points as guides as negative. choose test numbers to t the left and right of each of these places, and find the value of the function at each test number.

answer: 59

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