Standard+2.7c-vt

===Standard 2.7.c: Given the graph of a rational function,identify the x- and y- intercepts,asymptotes,using various methods and tools which may include a graphing calculator.=== Modeling refers to actually being able to translate the equation into a visual picture. Writing a linear equation requires a person to understand how letters (called variables) interact with numbers by operations. Solving these problems involves finding the number that makes the equation true. These linear equations are actually lines on a coordinate plane. There are several ways to solve these types problem.

Example Problems for Standard 2.7.c
Below are two example problems. They range from easy to difficult. What is the horizontal asymptote of this graph? y = 0**
 * Problem 1-Easy**
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The line keeps getting closer and closer but it never touches.it approches the x axis and never touches which makes it a asymtote.

How many x-intercepts does the graph of this equation have? There are no x-intercepts** The answer is zero because no line ever crosses the x axis
 * Problem 1 - Medium**
 * [[file:Picture 2.wmf]]

Podcast for Standard 1.1a
Below is a tutorial on understanding two-step equations and how to solve the problems.