The graph below shows a power function of the form where is a negative integer. Use the slider to change the exponent
Notice that the
x-axis is a horizontal asymptote, and the
y-axis is a vertical asymptote.
Observe the general
shapes of these functions, and think about what is the same or different about them.
Complete each statement below with the best option.
- If the exponent is an even negative number, then near the vertical asymptote, the graph:
- If the exponent is an odd negative number, then near the verical asymptote, the graph:
- All of these power functions pass through the point(s):