1. **Problem Statement:**
We analyze a hyperbola-like rational function with two branches, having vertical asymptote at $x=1$ and horizontal asymptote at $y=2$.
2. **Domain:**
The vertical asymptote at $x=1$ means the function is undefined at $x=1$.
Thus, the domain is all real numbers except $x=1$.
In interval notation: $$(-\infty, 1) \cup (1, \infty)$$
3. **Range:**
The horizontal asymptote at $y=2$ means the function approaches but never equals $y=2$.
Since the branches extend infinitely above and below, the range is all real numbers except $y=2$.
In interval notation: $$(-\infty, 2) \cup (2, \infty)$$
4. **X-intercepts:**
X-intercepts occur where $y=0$.
Given the graph's description, there are no x-intercepts.
5. **Y-intercepts:**
Y-intercepts occur where $x=0$.
Given the graph's description, there are no y-intercepts.
6. **Horizontal Asymptotes:**
The horizontal asymptote is $y=2$.
7. **Vertical Asymptotes:**
The vertical asymptote is $x=1$.
8. **Oblique Asymptotes:**
There are no oblique asymptotes.
**Final answers:**
- Domain: $$(-\infty, 1) \cup (1, \infty)$$
- Range: $$(-\infty, 2) \cup (2, \infty)$$
- X-intercepts: None
- Y-intercepts: None
- Horizontal asymptote: $$y=2$$
- Vertical asymptote: $$x=1$$
- Oblique asymptotes: None
Rational Function Analysis 59288E
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