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Asymptote : Performance Task #3: Graphing Rational Function Use the rational function f(x) = 2x+3 x+1 to answer the following. 1. Find: a. the x-intercept b. the y- intercept 2. Plot the intercepts in the x-y plane. 3. Find: a. the vertical asymptote b. the horizontal asymptote 4. Graph the asymptote on the x-y plane. 5. Complete the table and then plot the points on the x-y plane. Right X -1/2 0 2 4 Y ( x, y) Left X -6 -4 -2 1-1/2 Y (x, y) 6. Describe the graph of the rational function by stating all the properties