Need help creating rational function no clue where to start

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The discussion revolves around creating a rational function based on specified limits, asymptotic behavior, and critical points. Participants are exploring the implications of these characteristics on the function's form and behavior.

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  • Participants discuss the limits and vertical asymptotes, suggesting that these relate to linear factors in the denominator. There is mention of creating a table to analyze concavity and critical points, but some express uncertainty about how to proceed.

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b]1. Homework Statement [/b]

lim f(x) = 2 x -> infinty

lim f(x) = -2 x-> - infinty

lim f(x) = - infinty x-> -4

lim f(x) = - infinty x-> 2-

lim f(x) = infinty x-> 2+


relative min of 0 at x=2
relative max of -0.900466 at x=0.442818
concave down (-infinty, -4) (-4,-2) (6.835351, infinty)
concave up (2,6.835351)
x-inter (4,0)
y-inter (0,-1)
vertical asymptotes at x=2, x=4




Homework Equations






The Attempt at a Solution


a table on the concaves up and downs
 
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jbirdwell said:
b]1. Homework Statement [/b]

lim f(x) = 2 x -> infinty

lim f(x) = -2 x-> - infinty

lim f(x) = - infinty x-> -4

lim f(x) = - infinty x-> 2-

lim f(x) = infinty x-> 2+


relative min of 0 at x=2
relative max of -0.900466 at x=0.442818
concave down (-infinty, -4) (-4,-2) (6.835351, infinty)
concave up (2,6.835351)
x-inter (4,0)
y-inter (0,-1)
vertical asymptotes at x=2, x=4




Homework Equations






The Attempt at a Solution


a table on the concaves up and downs

What have you tried?
These limits are vertical asymptotes, and have to do with linear factors in the denominator to the power 1 or 2.
lim f(x) = - infinty x-> -4
lim f(x) = - infinty x-> 2-
lim f(x) = infinty x-> 2+
 
i haven't tried anything I am lost
 
According to the rules of this forum (see Rules), you need to make an effort before we can give you any help.
 
i have a table of the concaves to and attempted a function
 
Well, then, show us your attempts. We aren't going to just give you the answer.
 

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