Question

Hello! I'm a little confused on how to graph an exponential function like y = 3x^-1. Does anyone know any videos that could help me out?

Answer 1

that's not an exponential function,
that is a hyperbola

Answer 2

Well, there's my problem right there. Hahaha! Thank you.

Answer 3

If you want to know the shape of that function it's just

Answer 4

Kind of

Answer 5

Thanks! It's a lot easier for me to find now.

Answer 6

exponential functions are like
\[y = b^x\]
hyperbolas are like
\[y = \frac ax\]

Answer 7

The vertical asymptote of the hyperbola is when the denominator term approaches zero

Answer 8

I kind of looked at them as y = 3x^-1. Which is obviously very wrong. hahaha Thank you very much