Not Rational

How would you go about finding these about these two rational functions?

i think i have an idea but im not exactly sure so if you can answer both or even one thatd be great.
i have to:
a) identify all intercepts
b) find any vertical and horizontal asymptotes
c) check for symmetry

now the rational functions:
g(x)=(1/x+2)+2
and
f(x)=2-(3/x^2)

thanks!

g(x) = (1/(x+2)) + 2
as x approaches -2 from the left (negative side) g(x) goes to neg. infinity
as x approaches -2 from the right (positive side) g(x) goes to pos. infinity

f(x) = 2 - (3/x^2)
any thing with x^2 or x^4 or x^6 or whatever will automatically be symmetric for +/- x so it will be symmetric around the y axis.

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