g(x) = 1/x
Definition
The function g(x) = 1/x represents a reciprocal function, where the output is equal to one divided by the input value.
Related terms
Asymptote: A line that a graph approaches but never touches. In the case of g(x) = 1/x, there are two asymptotes - x-axis (horizontal asymptote) and y-axis (vertical asymptote).
Domain: The set of all possible input values for a function. For g(x) = 1/x, the domain excludes x=0 since division by zero is undefined.
Range: The set of all possible output values for a function. For g(x) = 1/x, the range excludes y=0 since division by zero is undefined.
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