Question
Sletontue graph of eain of the followins function [ d k(x)=(x+6)/(x^2)+4 ]
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Ellie
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Answer
To sketch the graph of the function \( k(x) = \frac{x+6}{x^2+4} \), we need to analyze its key features:1. **Domain**: The function is defined for all real numbers because the denominator
is never zero (since
for all
).2. **Intercepts**: - **y-intercept**: Set
:
- **x-intercept**: Set \( k(x) = 0 \):
3. **Asymptotes**: - **Vertical asymptotes**: There are no vertical asymptotes because the denominator
is never zero. - **Horizontal asymptote**: As
, the degree of the numerator is less than the degree of the denominator, so the horizontal asymptote is
.4. **Behavior near intercepts and asymptotes**: - Near
, the function crosses the x-axis. - As
, \( k(x) \to 0 \).5. **First derivative** (for increasing/decreasing behavior):
Analyze the sign of \( k'(x) \) to determine intervals of increase and decrease.6. **Second derivative** (for concavity and inflection points):
Analyze the sign of \( k''(x) \) to determine concavity.By combining these analyses, you can sketch the graph of \( k(x) \). The graph will have a y-intercept at \( \left(0, \frac{3}{2}\right) \), an x-intercept at \( (-6, 0) \), and approach the horizontal asymptote
as
. The function will be smooth and continuous for all
.