The polynomial function is .
The limit function is
Graph the polynomial as follows
\1. Simplify the polynomial if possible.
\2. Find and plot the y-intercept by evaluating .
3. Find the zeros of the numerator by solving the equation. Then plot the corresponding x-intercepts.
\4. Find the zeros of the denominator (if any) by solving the equation. Then sketch the corresponding vertical asymptotes.
\5. Horizontal asymptote determined by comparing the degrees of numerator and denominator.
\For this rational function, the degree of the numerator (n = 1) is equal to the degree of the denominator (m = 1).
\So, the ratio of leading coefficient of the numerator and denominator correspondingly gives
\ the horizontal asymptote i.e .
So the graph has the line as a horizontal asymptote.
6. Plot at least one point between and one point beyond each x-intercept and vertical asymptote.
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7. Plot the points and graph the polynomial.
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Now we conclude from the graph when x approaches to -4, .
So, .