Graph the Rational Function $y = \frac { 2 - x ^ { 2 } } { 2 x + 4 }$

question 290

Multiple Choice

Graph the rational function. Include the graphs and equations of the asymptotes.
- $y = \frac { 2 - x ^ { 2 } } { 2 x + 4 }$

• A) asymptotes: \(x = - 4 , y = - \frac { 1 } { 8 } x + \frac { 1 } { 2 }\)
• B) asymptotes: \(x = - 2 , y = - \frac { 1 } { 2 } x + 1\)
• C) asymptotes: \(x = - 2 , y = - x + 2\)
• D) asymptotes: \(x = - 2 , y = - \frac { 1 } { 4 } x + \frac { 1 } { 2 }\)

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Recognize the principle of social categorization and its effects on perception of others.

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