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Example 2: The Reciprocal Function

The reciprocal function g is given by the rule

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g(x) is defined for all nonzero x, but is undefined at x = 0. Find the following values if they are defined: g(0), g(2), g(-⅓), g(7/4), g(r + 1).

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The graph of the reciprocal function has the equation y = 1/x. This equation can also be written in the form xy = 1. The graph is shown in Figure 1.2.4.

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Figure 1.2.4
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