Functions Modeling Change: A Preparation for Calculus, 5th Edition

by Connally, Eric; Hughes-Hallett, Deborah; Gleason, Andrew M.; Cheifetz, Phil C.

Published by Wiley

ISBN 10: 1118583191

ISBN 13: 978-1-11858-319-7

Chapter 11 - Polynomial and Rational Functions - 11.4 Rational Functions - Exercises and Problems for Section 11.4 - Exercises and Problems - Page 461: 3

Answer

Rational function

Work Step by Step

We simplify: $$\frac{x^3}{2x}+\frac{2}{2x}\\ \frac{x^3+2}{2x}$$ We see that the numerator and the denominator contain polynomials. Thus, we see that it is a rational function.

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