Rational Functions

GPTKB entity

Statements (27)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:mathematical_concept
gptkbp:canBe gptkb:Proper
Improper
gptkbp:compatibleWith Polynomial (unless denominator is 1)
gptkbp:definedIn A function that can be expressed as the ratio of two polynomials
gptkbp:denominator Polynomial
gptkbp:domain All real or complex numbers except where the denominator is zero
gptkbp:example f(x) = (x^2 + 1)/(x - 3)
gptkbp:field gptkb:Mathematics
gptkbp:graphics Can have discontinuities
gptkbp:hasSubfield gptkb:algebra
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Rational Functions
gptkbp:mayInclude gptkb:Holes
Horizontal asymptotes
Oblique asymptotes
Vertical asymptotes
gptkbp:numerator Polynomial
gptkbp:property Closed under addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division (except by zero)
gptkbp:relatedTo Polynomials
Rational expressions
gptkbp:roots Values of x that make the numerator zero
gptkbp:undefinedAt Values of x that make the denominator zero
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Calculus
gptkb:Algebraic_geometry
gptkb:Mathematical_analysis
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Meromorphic_Functions
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7