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The reciprocal function 1/x, for nonzero x, changes at the rate
A-1/x
B-1/x^2
Cln x
D1/x^2
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. -1/x^2
Writing 1/x as x^(-1), the power rule gives -x^(-2).
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