For each of the following functions

MATHEMATICS · Multi-part · AP · AP Precalculus · Polynomial and Rational Functions · Polynomial and Rational Functions

Problem

For each of the following functions, state whether it is a polynomial function or a rational function and write all excluded value(s), if any: (a) p(x)=x2+4x+4x+2p(x)=\dfrac{x^{2}+4x+4}{x+2} (b) q(x)=x3−8x−2q(x)=\dfrac{x^{3}-8}{x-2} (c) r(x)=x2+15r(x)=\dfrac{x^{2}+1}{5}

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