Key learning points

1. Inverse proportion graphs are reciprocal graphs.
2. A table of values can be useful to identify coordinate pairs which satisfy the equation.
3. By substituting the values for x, you can calculate corresponding values for y.
4. If used correctly, your calculator can be a powerful tool to speed up calculations.

Keywords

• Reciprocal - The reciprocal is the multiplicative inverse of any non-zero number. Any non-zero number multiplied by its reciprocal is equal to 1

Common misconception