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The graph of the above rational function is shown. Investigate the effect of changing a.


Summary

  • There is an asymptote at x=a
  • The curve does not cross the x-axis
  • When a=0 the curve is the basic reciprocal curve y=1/x
  • Changing a has the effect of translating the curve horizontally
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