Answer to Question #263512 in Algebra for Laine

Question

Represents this rational equation through table and graph. Identify whether the graph forms a straight line or a curve.

P(x) =x²+1/x+1

Answer 1

Solution.

$$P(x)=\frac{x^2+1}{x+1}$$

Domain: $x\neq -1$

Table

x P(x)

-3 -5

-2 -5

-0.5 2.5

0 1

1 1

2 5/3

3 2.5

5 6.5

Graph

It is a curve line.