SOLUTION: Why is the graph of F(x)=x*x^-1 not the same as the graph of y=1?

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Question 43973: Why is the graph of F(x)=x*x^-1 not the same as the graph of y=1?
Answer by stanbon(48558) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y=1 does not have a hole in it at x=0
y=x*x^-1 looks the same but has a hole at x=0.
Cheers,
Stan H.