The function \(f\)  is defined as \(f(x) = \frac{{3x + 2}}{{x + 1}},{\text{ }}x \in \mathbb{R},{\text{ }}x \ne  - 1\).

Sketch the graph of \(y = f(x)\), clearly indicating and stating the equations of any asymptotes and the coordinates of any axes intercepts.

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Note:     Award A1 for correct shape, A1 for \(x =  - 1\) clearly stated and asymptote shown, A1 for \(y = 3\) clearly stated and asymptote shown, A1 for \(\left( { - \frac{2}{3},{\text{ }}0} \right)\) and A1 for \((0,{\text{ }}2)\).

[5 marks]

Another standard question. On this occasion, specific coordinates were asked for, so some otherwise good candidates missed out on a couple of marks which they would have gained through greater care.