# Difference between 1/x and Cosech (x) graph

aurao2003

## Homework Statement

Hi
Can anyone tell me the difference between the 1/x and Cosech(x) graph?
Thanks

## The Attempt at a Solution

Homework Helper
You mean the hyperbolic cosecant?
$$g(x) = csch\;x = \frac{2}{e^x - e^{-x}}$$
Graph this and
$$f(x) = \frac{1}{x}$$
on your grapher and compare the table of values. Are they the same?

Homework Helper
That's a very strange question! The two graphs are not at all the same! There are so many differences, what kind of answer are you looking for? HAVE you actually draw the graphs yourself?

aurao2003
That's a very strange question! The two graphs are not at all the same! There are so many differences, what kind of answer are you looking for? HAVE you actually draw the graphs yourself?
Yes! I have drawn them. But how would you explain the differences to someone without a mathematical understanding?

aurao2003
You mean the hyperbolic cosecant?
$$g(x) = csch\;x = \frac{2}{e^x - e^{-x}}$$
Graph this and
$$f(x) = \frac{1}{x}$$
on your grapher and compare the table of values. Are they the same?
Thanks. My question is more in relation to a basic sketch and features.