Rectangular Hyperbolas (VCE SSCE Mathematical Methods): Flashcards

$y = \frac{1}{x}$ or $y = x^{-1}$ for $x \neq 0$

$x = 0$

Lines that curve approaches but never touches

$y = 0$

$x = 0$

First and third quadrants

$y = \frac{a}{x - h} + k$

Horizontal shift

Vertical shift

Reflection in the $x$-axis