What type of graph is $y=1/(x^2)$

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Does this count as a reciprocal graph or am I mistaken? The graph looks like an exponential where x >= 0 although the equation clearly suggests otherwise.

It's not an exponential. It's a power. – Enrico M. Mar 17 '16 at 23:14 — Enrico M., Mar 17 '16 at 23:14

3SAT · Accepted Answer · 2016-03-17T21:11:01.783

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Hint 1: what the graph of $y=1/x$?

Hint 2: $x^2\ge0$

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edited Mar 17 '16 at 21:11

answered Mar 17 '16 at 20:40

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So it is a reciprocal. – rodit Mar 17 '16 at 20:41
Thanks for the hints - can't believe I didn't spot that... – rodit Mar 17 '16 at 20:42
@rodit You can check it by hand , put $x=-4,-3,-2,-1,1,2,3,4,\dots$ and see what happens – 3SAT Mar 17 '16 at 20:44

What type of graph is $y=1/(x^2)$

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