Asymptotes, Rational Expressions/Equations, assignment help

Please complete the following questions. It is important that you show all work you did to solve the problems when you submit your work. This includes any calculations, diagrams, or graphs that helped you solve it.

1. OPEN ENDED Write a function where the graph has vertical asymptotes located at x = -5 and x = 2.
2. OPEN ENDED Write a rational equation that can be solved by first multiplying each side by 5(a + 2).
3. Writing in Math Use the information on page 477 to explain how rational functions can be used when buying a group gift. Explain why only part of the graph of the rational function is meaningful in the context of the problem.

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1 student could
150
pay $150.
125
100
A group of students want to get their
favorite teacher, Mr. Salgado, a
retirement gift. They plan to get him a
gift certificate for a weekend package at
a lodge in a state park. The certificate
costs $150. If c represents the cost for
each student and s represents the
number of students, then c
Cost (dollars)
75
125 students could
each pay $6.
150 students could
each pay $1.
50
25
150
S
0
S
25 50 75 100 125 150
Students