1.   If the rational expression of a function in simplest form is defined for x = a, but the original function is undefined for x = a, what happens at x = a?
    A. There is a point discontinuity. B. There is a vertical asymptote at x = a.
    C. There is a vertical asymptote at x = 0. D. f(a) = 0
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  2.   Write the equation(s) of the vertical asymptote(s) of the function.
    A. x = 3 B. x = –3, x = –5
    C. x = 3, x = –5 D. x = –5
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  3.   The function has which of the following properties?
    A. f(x) = 1 for all values of x. B. f(x) = 0 for all values of x.
    C. It has a hole at (3, 0). D. It has a hole at (3, 1).
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  4.   In a certain job, the function represents the amount of hours worked x in relation to the amount of stress f(x) felt by the workers. For what values of x does this graph have meaning?
    A. for all values of x B. for
    C. for and x < 40 D. for and x > 40, because stress is a non-negative quantity
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  5.   Which of the following functions has a hole and a vertical asymptote?
    A. B.
    C. D.
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