Let . After simplifying the expression for , the resulting function belongs to which…

MATHEMATICS · Single correct · AP · AP Precalculus · Polynomial and Rational Functions · Polynomial and Rational Functions

Problem

Let

f(x)=\dfrac{2x^{2}-8}{x-2},\;x\neq 2

. After simplifying the expression for

f(x)

, the resulting function belongs to which category? (a) Constant function (b) Linear function (c) Rational function (d) Quadratic function