Graphing Reciprocal Functions 2: Reciprocal Trigonometric Functions

 Hello everyone! This is Allaine, and this is a summary of our previous lesson Graphing Reciprocal Trigonometric Functions.

      REMEMBER:    

• The reciprocals of the trigonometric functions:

      

 Steps on graphing reciprocal functions:

1. Graph the basic function
2. Place vertical asymptote(s). These are x-values where the function is undefined.
3. Flip the remaining curves

Hints:

• For functions sec and csc asymptotes are found at the x-intercept of the basic function, meaning the x-intercepts of sin x and cos x.

Now lets try to graph some functions:  

1.) f(x) = sec x

2.) f(x) = csc 2x

3.) f(x) = cot x 

That concludes graphing the reciprocal functions, I hope that this can clarify some confusing things for you guys. I apologize for the terrible graphs and some very small fonts.