SOLUTION: How do you find the rational function with vertical asymptotes of x=-1 that goes through the points (2,5) and (-4,1)? Explain steps

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Question 971710: How do you find the rational function with vertical asymptotes of x=-1 that goes through the points (2,5) and (-4,1)?
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Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A strategy but not a solution:

y=r%2F%28x%2B1%29%2Bp, and use the two given points to make corresponding equations in the unknown constants r and p; and then solve the system of the two equations for r and p. MIGHT work. The idea is that r will stretch or shrink vertically and p will shift up or down.