Reciprocal Function
- Author:
- Peter Sassman
The graph below is the reciprocal function. You can change k, and notice the effects.
Answer the questions below, in your notebook.
Question 1: Why is this function called the "reciprocal" function? What does reciprocal mean in mathematics?
Question 2: Make a list of the properties of the reciprocal function, when .
Hint: Discuss overall shape, symmetry, asymptotes, ect.
Question 3: Switch from positive to negative. What changes? Describe the reciprocal function, when is negative.
Question 4: Consider , the absolute value of k. Describe how the function changes when increases and decreases. Check this for both positive and negative values of .