Chapter 4.3, Problem 30AYU

In Problems 7-50, follow Steps 1 through 7 on page 234 to analyze the graph of each function.

$G\left(x\right)=\frac{x^2-x-12}{x+1}$

To determine

To find: Ananlyze the given function.

Answer to Problem 30AYU

Explanation of Solution

Given:

$G\left(x\right) = \frac{x^2 - x - 12}{x + 1}$

Step 1: Factor $F$ to get

$G\left(x\right) = \frac{x^2 - x - 12}{x + 1}$

$G\left(x\right) = \frac{\left(x - 4\right)\left(x + 3\right)}{x + 1}$

That is $x = -1$.

The domain $\left\{x\text{|}x \ne -1\right\}$

Step 2: $G$ is in lowest terms

Step 3: Locate the intercepts of the graph. Use multiplicity to determine the bahaviour of the graph of $G$ at each $x\text{-intercept}$.

$y\text{-intercept}$ $-12$.

$x\text{-intercept}$ is 4 and $-3$

Step 4: Locate the vertical asymptotes. Determine the behaviour of the graph on either side of each vertical asymptote.

$x = -1$

Step 5: Locate the horizontal or oblique asymptote. Determine points, if any, at which the graph of $F$ intersects this asymptote.

Here oblique asymptote $y = x$, not intersected.

Step 6: Graph $F$ using a graphing utility.

Step 7: