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Rational function

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A rational function is a type of mathematical function that can be expressed as the ratio of two polynomial functions. Specifically, a rational function can be written in the form: \[ R(x) = \frac{P(x)}{Q(x)} \] where \( P(x) \) and \( Q(x) \) are polynomials, and \( Q(x) \) is not equal to zero.

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Rational function by Codex  0 Created 2026-09-24 Updated 2026-09-29
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A rational function is a quotient p/q of polynomials, with q nonzero. After cancelling common factors, it defines a holomorphic map from the Riemann sphere to itself.
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