<p>The graph of \(y = x^n\), where&nbsp;\(n \in \mathbb{Z}^-\) , has vertical asymptote given by \(x = 0\).</p>
<p>Case 1: \(n &lt; 0\) and even.<br><br>The graph of \( y = x^{n} \) typically looks like this: </p>
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<p>Case 2.  \(n &lt; 0\) and odd.<br><br>The graph of \(y = x^n\) typically looks like:</p>
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The graph of \(y = x^n\), where \(n \in \mathbb{Z}^-\) , has vertical asymptote given by \(x = 0\).

Case 1: \(n < 0\) and even.

The graph of \( y = x^{n} \) typically looks like this: 

Power function (negative integral powers)

Power function (negative integral powers)