Introduction

Graphs of rational functions provide an indication of the behavior of the function. This section will combine everything in this unit to sketch graphs of rational functions.

Lesson Objectives

Following successful completion of this lesson, students will be able to...

  • Analyze and sketch the graphs of rational functions.

Essential Questions

  • How does the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra help us analyze and graph polynomials?

Enduring Understandings

  • Students will understand how to use the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra to find roots or zeroes of a polynomial.

The above objectives correspond with the Alabama Course of Study: Precalculus standards: 24, 26, 27.