F(x) = (x - 3)/(x^2 - 9)

Definition

This rational function represents an algebraic expression where both numerator and denominator are polynomials.

Related terms

Rational Function:

A rational function is any function that can be expressed as a fraction with polynomial functions in both numerator and denominator.

Polynomial Function:

A polynomial function consists of terms made up of constants and variables raised to whole number exponents.

Asymptote:

An asymptote is a line that serves as a boundary for which a graph gets arbitrarily close to but never touches.