Math Problem Statement

Analyze the functions f(x) = 2^x, g(x) = 2^-x, and h(x) = |2^x|.

Solution

The image you provided includes the following functions:

  1. f(x)=2xf(x) = 2^x
  2. g(x)=2xg(x) = 2^{-x}
  3. h(x)=2xh(x) = |2^x|

Let's go over each function briefly:

  1. f(x)=2xf(x) = 2^x: This is an exponential function with base 2. The graph of this function grows rapidly as xx increases, showing exponential growth. For x=0x = 0, f(x)=1f(x) = 1, and for x<0x < 0, f(x)f(x) approaches zero but never becomes negative.

  2. g(x)=2xg(x) = 2^{-x}: This can be rewritten as g(x)=12xg(x) = \frac{1}{2^x}. This function also represents an exponential form but is a decreasing function (exponential decay) as xx increases. For x=0x = 0, g(x)=1g(x) = 1, and as xx increases, g(x)g(x) approaches zero.

  3. h(x)=2xh(x) = |2^x|: Since 2x2^x is always positive for real values of xx, h(x)=2xh(x) = 2^x for all real xx. Therefore, h(x)h(x) is effectively the same as f(x)f(x), given that 2x02^x \geq 0.

Would you like further details on these functions, such as their graphs, transformations, or any specific properties?

Here are 5 related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. What are the asymptotes of each function?
  2. How would the graph of f(x)=2xf(x) = 2^x change if the base was a different number, like 3?
  3. What is the behavior of g(x)=2xg(x) = 2^{-x} as xx approaches negative infinity?
  4. Can we generalize these functions for a base other than 2, like f(x)=axf(x) = a^x?
  5. How would the behavior of h(x)h(x) change if it were h(x)=2xh(x) = |2^{-x}|?

Tip: For any function of the form axa^x, where a>1a > 1, the function grows exponentially as xx increases. If 0<a<10 < a < 1, the function represents exponential decay.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponential Functions
Absolute Value
Transformations of Functions

Formulas

f(x) = 2^x
g(x) = 2^-x or g(x) = 1/(2^x)
h(x) = |2^x|

Theorems

Exponential Growth and Decay Properties

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12