2.8 Reciprocal and Rational Functions

Section Curriculum Content Requirement:

Section Checklist:

• Are you comfortable with solving both vertical and horizontal asymptotes? Do you remember the rules?
  
• What is a reciprocal function? Why the function is self-inverse? 
• What is a rational function? What is the general form of a rational function? 
• Do you remember the tip to calculate asymptotes of a rational function?  
• Have you practiced sketching these functions with GDC? 

Section Contents:

    A: Prior Learning

    B: Reciprocal Functions

    C: Rational Functions

    D: Practice Questions: Sample IB Questions

Class Notes:

    Link: Notes PDF Version

    Link: Notes_Completed PDF Version

Resources:

Past Questions - IB MATH AA SL Questions and Solutions