Math Problem Statement

Analyze the function f(x) = 3√(-2x + 1) by finding its parent function, transformations, domain, range, extrema, increasing and decreasing intervals, and end behavior.

Solution

The image contains a mathematical function f(x)=32x+1f(x) = 3 \sqrt{-2x + 1}, along with sections to analyze its domain, range, extrema, increasing and decreasing intervals, and end behavior. It also asks for parent function identification and transformations.

Let's go step by step:

1. Parent Function:

The given function is a transformation of the square root function x\sqrt{x}. So, the parent function is: fparent(x)=xf_{\text{parent}}(x) = \sqrt{x}

2. Transformations:

The given function is f(x)=32x+1f(x) = 3 \sqrt{-2x + 1}. We can break down the transformations applied to the parent function x\sqrt{x}:

  • Horizontal stretch/compression and reflection: The term 2x-2x indicates a horizontal reflection across the y-axis and a horizontal compression by a factor of 2.
  • Translation: The +1+1 inside the square root shifts the graph horizontally.
  • Vertical stretch: The coefficient 3 outside the square root indicates a vertical stretch by a factor of 3.

3. Domain:

To find the domain, we need to determine where the expression inside the square root is non-negative (since the square root of a negative number is not real): 2x+10-2x + 1 \geq 0 Solving for xx: 2x1x12-2x \geq -1 \quad \Rightarrow \quad x \leq \frac{1}{2} Thus, the domain is: (,12](-\infty, \frac{1}{2}]

4. Range:

Since the function has a vertical stretch and starts from a minimum point (shifted vertically), the range is all values starting from 0 (the square root of 0) and extending upward, multiplied

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Functions
Transformations
Domain and Range
Intervals of Increase and Decrease
End Behavior

Formulas

Square root function: f(x) = √x
Domain of a square root function: expression under the square root must be non-negative

Theorems

Function Transformations
Domain and Range Determination

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12