Rational Function Graphs

p(x) =

4

x

-3

2

x

-4

q(x) =

2

x

-x-2

domain {-5,5}

range {-10,10}

zoom × 1

graph options

show asymptotes

show holes

This Demonstration displays the graph of the rational function

p(x)/q(x)

. Adjust the minimum and maximum values for

x

and

y

to best view interesting portions of the curve. Asymptotes and holes can also be displayed, and zoom provides a global perspective.