GCSEOCRJ560

Reciprocal function

Key term for OCR GCSE Mathematics, used in Function Graphs.

Definition

A function of the form $y = a/x$ (where $a \neq 0$ ), which produces a two-part curve called a hyperbola.

Exam Context

Reciprocal function appears in OCR GCSE Mathematics revision content for Graphs of Equations and Functions, especially Function Graphs and Sketching Polynomials.

Graphs of Equations and Functions Function Graphs Sketching Polynomials

Study Pathways

Graphs of Equations and Functions

Function Graphs

Sketching Polynomials

Graphs of Equations and Functions

Function Graphs

Plotting Graphs

Found in Revision Notes

Graphs of Equations and Functions

Linear, Cubic and Reciprocal Graphs

Function Graphs • Sketching Polynomials

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Graphs of Equations and Functions

Plotting Graphs

Function Graphs • Plotting Graphs

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Related Key Terms

Asymptote Base Cartesian coordinates Cubic function Discontinuity Exponential growth Gradient Hyperbola

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GCSEOCRJ560

Reciprocal function

Key term for OCR GCSE Mathematics, used in Function Graphs.

Definition

A function of the form $y = a/x$ (where $a \neq 0$ ), which produces a two-part curve called a hyperbola.

Exam Context

Reciprocal function appears in OCR GCSE Mathematics revision content for Graphs of Equations and Functions, especially Function Graphs and Sketching Polynomials.