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How is the graph of y= 1/3x related to its parent function y=1/x

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Vertical contraction: g (x) = k ยท f (x)
When you multiply the y coordinate of the original function f (x) by a constant k:
If 0 <k <1, the function contracts on the y axis
We have then:
y = k * (1 / x)
Where,
k = 1/3
y = (1/3) * (1 / x)
y = 1/3x
Answer:
the function contracts on the y axis
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