Question 734252: How do you graph the inverse variation y=-1/x?
What is the name of the curve that is supposed to be drawn on the graph?
Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! How do you graph the inverse variation y=-1/x?
The same as any graph.
You pick values for x and find y.
eg, x = 1, y = -1 --> (1,-1)
x = 2, y = 1/2 --> (2,-1/2)
x = -1, y = 1 --> (-1.1)
Plot as many points as you like.
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What is the name of the curve that is supposed to be drawn on the graph?
It's a hyperbola
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