The Graph of a Rational Function, F, Is Shown in the Figure

question 7

Multiple Choice

The graph of a rational function, f, is shown in the figure. Use the graph to answer the question.
-How can you tell that this is not the graph of a polynomial function?

• A) The graph is not continuous.
• B) The value of f(1) is not equal to 1.
• C) The graph is continuous.
• D) The graph is not a parabola.

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