Curriculum / Math / 11th Grade / Unit 4: Rational and Radical Functions / Lesson 8

Rational and Radical Functions

Lesson 8

Math

Unit 4

11th Grade

Lesson 8 of 18

Objective

Identify asymptotic discontinuities (also known as infinite discontinuities) and removable discontinuities in a rational function and describe why these discontinuities exist.

Lesson Map

Topic A: Introduction to Rational and Radical Functions and Expressions

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Define rational functions. Identify domain restrictions of rational functions.

Standards

A.APR.D.6F.IF.B.5

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Identify domain restrictions algebraically for non-invertible functions.

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F.BF.B.4F.IF.C.7.B

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Graph and transform square root and cubic root functions.

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F.BF.B.3F.IF.C.7.B

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Write rational functions in equivalent radical form and identify domain restrictions of rational and radical functions.

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F.IF.B.5N.RN.A.2

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Write radical and rational exponent expressions in equivalent forms.

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N.RN.A.2

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Multiply and divide rational expressions and simplify using equivalent expressions.

Standards

A.APR.D.6A.APR.D.7

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Add and subtract rational expressions.

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A.APR.D.6A.APR.D.7

Topic B: Features of Rational Functions and Graphing Rational Functions

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Identify asymptotic discontinuities (also known as infinite discontinuities) and removable discontinuities in a rational function and describe why these discontinuities exist.

Standards

A.APR.D.6F.IF.C.7.D

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Identify features of rational functions with equal degrees in the numerator and the denominator. Describe how to calculate features of these types of rational functions algebraically.

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A.APR.D.6F.IF.C.7.D

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Identify features of rational functions with a larger degree in the denominator than in the numerator. Describe how to calculate these features algebraically.

Standards

A.APR.D.6F.IF.C.7.D

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Identify features of rational functions with a larger degree in the numerator than in the denominator. Describe how to calculate these features algebraically.

Standards

A.APR.D.6F.IF.C.7.D

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Analyze the graph and equations of rational functions and identify features. Use features of a rational function to identify and construct appropriate equations and graphs.

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A.APR.D.6F.IF.C.7.D

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Describe transformations of rational functions.

Standards

F.BF.B.3F.IF.C.7.D