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Focus F: Analysis of Rational Functions

Example 2:
  • Factor the rational function to get .
  • The zero of the denominator is -4. However, since the factor ( x + 4) also appears in the numerator to the same power, instead of a vertical asymptote, there is a point of discontinuity at x = -4.