SOLUTION: I need to graph y=6/x I understand coordinate graphing but am rusty on calculating the (x,y) from the equation. When I do it I come up with a line that is not straight.

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Question 391899: I need to graph y=6/x
I understand coordinate graphing but am rusty on calculating the (x,y) from the equation. When I do it I come up with a line that is not straight.
Found 2 solutions by richard1234, stanbon:
Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
That's the point...it's a hyperbola and it's not supposed to be straight.

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Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I need to graph y=6/x
I understand coordinate graphing but am rusty on calculating the (x,y) from the equation. When I do it I come up with a line that is not straight.
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That's right; it is not a straight line. It is a hyperbola.
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Cheers,
Stan H.