NapkinCalc

Precalculus — Functions

Rational functions & asymptotes

continues from lesson 4 — values defined earlier in the course stay live here

Divide polynomials and the graph grows asymptotes — lines the curve approaches but never touches. (x² − 1)/(x − 2) blows up vertically at x = 2, where the denominator hits zero:

(x^2 - 1) / (x - 2)
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vertical asymptote at x = 2 — the function is undefined there

Where next: Calculus 1 asks the question functions were built for — how fast is it changing right now?