Easy -1.8 This is a straightforward function behavior question requiring only basic understanding of reciprocal functions and inequality manipulation. Students need to recognize that if x < -1, then 1/x is negative and greater than -1, making this a simple recall/recognition task with minimal calculation.
It is given that \(y = \frac{1}{x}\) and \(x < -1\)
Determine which statement below fully describes the possible values of \(y\).
Tick (\(\checkmark\)) one box.
[1 mark]
\(-\infty < y < -1\)
\(y > -1\)
\(-1 < y < 0\)
\(y < 0\)
It is given that $y = \frac{1}{x}$ and $x < -1$
Determine which statement below fully describes the possible values of $y$.
Tick ($\checkmark$) one box.
[1 mark]
$-\infty < y < -1$
$y > -1$
$-1 < y < 0$
$y < 0$
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