the reciprical function is the inverse of sorts of regular functions. Think of it this way. the reciprical of x, or x/1 is 1/x. The reciprical of 1/2= 2/1 or 2. Same thing follows here:
ex. f(x)=1/x , or f(x)=x^-1
Reciprocal parent function
It is a hyperbola, it is in quadrants I and II
It is a reflection of the original graph in the line y = x.
A reciprocal trigonometric function is the ratio of the reciprocal of a trigonometric function to either the sine, cosine, or tangent function. The reciprocal of the sine function is the cosecant function, the reciprocal of the cosine function is the secant function, and the reciprocal of the tangent function is the cotangent function. These functions are useful in solving trigonometric equations and graphing trigonometric functions.
There are no real life applications of reciprocal functions
Reciprocal of tangent is '1 /tangent' or ' Cosine / Sine '
The reciprocal parent function, defined as ( f(x) = \frac{1}{x} ), increases on the interval ( (-\infty, 0) ) and decreases on the interval ( (0, \infty) ). Specifically, as ( x ) approaches zero from the left, ( f(x) ) approaches negative infinity, while as ( x ) moves right from zero, ( f(x) ) approaches positive infinity. Thus, the function has a vertical asymptote at ( x = 0 ), which separates these intervals of behavior.
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The parent function of the exponential function is ax
The cosecant is the reciprocal of the sine function. Now, the reciprocal of a positive number is positive, and the reciprocal of a negative number is negative.
Cotangent is a trigonometric function. It is the reciprocal of the tangent.
In Mathematics, "reciprocal" defines a quantity or function related to another so that their product is one. 2/3 is the reciprocal of 3/2 and vice versa.