College Algebra 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1305115546
ISBN 13: 978-1-30511-554-5

Chapter 3, Polynomial and Rational Functions - Section 3.6 - Rational Functions - 3.6 Exercises - Page 344: 4

Answer

$\displaystyle \frac{1}{3}$

Work Step by Step

The y-intercept is the y-coordinate of the point on the graph for which $x=0$ (on the y-axis). Substitute x=0 into the defining expression for r(x). $r(0)=\displaystyle \frac{1(-2)}{(2)(-3)}=\frac{1}{3}$
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