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**Mathematics Exercise: Analyzing Rational Functions**

**Function Analysis**

Consider the function \( f(x) = \frac{2}{x + 3} - 1 \).

1. **Vertical Asymptote**
   - The equation of the vertical asymptote for this function is \( x = \).
   - *[Enter an integer or decimal number]*

2. **Horizontal Asymptote**
   - The equation of the horizontal asymptote for this function is \( y = \).
   - *[Enter an integer or decimal number]*

3. **Intercepts**
   - The coordinates for the y-intercept is \( \).
   - The coordinates for the x-intercept is \( \).

4. **Graphing**
   - Draw the line-asymptotes and indicate the intercepts with a dot for the following function: 
   \[
   f(x) = \frac{2}{x + 3} - 1
   \]

**Graph Description**

- The graph includes horizontal and vertical axes with tick marks at intervals of 1.
- *[Indicate where the asymptotes and intercept dots should be plotted based on calculations]*

Feel free to **retry this question** or click on the options for the **next question** or to **get a similar question**. This interactive exercise allows for repeated attempts to solidify understanding of the concept of asymptotes and intercepts in rational functions.
Transcribed Image Text:**Mathematics Exercise: Analyzing Rational Functions** **Function Analysis** Consider the function \( f(x) = \frac{2}{x + 3} - 1 \). 1. **Vertical Asymptote** - The equation of the vertical asymptote for this function is \( x = \). - *[Enter an integer or decimal number]* 2. **Horizontal Asymptote** - The equation of the horizontal asymptote for this function is \( y = \). - *[Enter an integer or decimal number]* 3. **Intercepts** - The coordinates for the y-intercept is \( \). - The coordinates for the x-intercept is \( \). 4. **Graphing** - Draw the line-asymptotes and indicate the intercepts with a dot for the following function: \[ f(x) = \frac{2}{x + 3} - 1 \] **Graph Description** - The graph includes horizontal and vertical axes with tick marks at intervals of 1. - *[Indicate where the asymptotes and intercept dots should be plotted based on calculations]* Feel free to **retry this question** or click on the options for the **next question** or to **get a similar question**. This interactive exercise allows for repeated attempts to solidify understanding of the concept of asymptotes and intercepts in rational functions.
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