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jmc

algebra senior

Problem

The graph of the rational function is shown below. If is quadratic, , and , find .

problem
Solution
Since is quadratic, and we have a horizontal asymptote at we know that must be linear.

Since we have a hole at there must be a factor of in both and Lastly, since there is a vertical asymptote at the denominator must have a factor of Then, and for some constants and Since we have and hence Since we have and hence

So and and .
Final answer
x^2