Find asymptotes and sketch rational curve

Identify vertical, horizontal or oblique asymptotes and intercepts of a rational function, then sketch the curve, with no requirement to solve inequalities or find turning points analytically.

2 questions · Standard +0.6

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CAIE FP1 2004 November Q10
11 marks Standard +0.8
10 The curve \(C\) has equation $$y = \frac { x ^ { 2 } + 2 x - 3 } { ( \lambda x + 1 ) ( x + 4 ) }$$ where \(\lambda\) is a constant.
  1. Find the equations of the asymptotes of \(C\) for the case where \(\lambda = 0\).
  2. Find the equations of the asymptotes of \(C\) for the case where \(\lambda\) is not equal to any of \(- 1,0 , \frac { 1 } { 4 } , \frac { 1 } { 3 }\).
  3. Sketch \(C\) for the case where \(\lambda = - 1\). Show, on your diagram, the equations of the asymptotes and the coordinates of the points of intersection of \(C\) with the coordinate axes.
AQA Further AS Paper 1 2020 June Q10
8 marks Standard +0.3
  1. Show that the equation $$y = \frac{3x - 5}{2x + 4}$$ can be written in the form $$(x + a)(y + b) = c$$ where \(a\), \(b\) and \(c\) are integers to be found. [3 marks]
  2. Write down the equations of the asymptotes of the graph of $$y = \frac{3x - 5}{2x + 4}$$ [2 marks]
  3. Sketch, on the axes provided, the graph of $$y = \frac{3x - 5}{2x + 4}$$ \includegraphics{figure_10} [3 marks]