Cubic and reciprocal graphs (Edexcel GCSE Maths): Quizzes

$x^3$

Rises from bottom-left to top-right

Falls from top-left to bottom-right

$y = \frac{1}{x}$

Lines the curve approaches but never touches

First and third

Negative and positive numbers

With a smooth curve

$y = x^3 - 4x - 3$

Hyperbolic

Cubic are S-shaped, quadratic are U-shaped

Show general shape and key features