Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Graphs of functions

Graphs of functions — practice question

The diagram presents the graph of $y = \frac{2}{x} - 1$.
(a)[1]

Write down the coordinates of the point at which the graph cuts the $x$-axis.

(b)[2]

Write down the equation for each asymptote.

(c)[3]

By drawing an appropriate straight line on the grid, solve $\frac{2}{x} - x - 1 = 0$.

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