SOLUTION: algebra 2: i found the "hole" using a given function, and graphed it. r graphs w/ holes always linear?

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Question 387205: algebra 2:
i found the "hole" using a given function, and graphed it. r graphs w/ holes always linear?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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No, it's perfectly possible for a non-linear equation to have a hole in it.


Ex: f%28x%29=%28x%2B3%29%2F%28x%5E3%2B3x%5E2-4x-12%29 has a hole at x=-3 and it's non-linear.