Math Problem Statement

A function and its reflection can be identified by the following equations: f(x)=x-2 and f(x)=-2-x. determine the line of reflection.

Solution

To determine the line of reflection between the function f(x)=x2f(x) = x - 2 and its reflection g(x)=2xg(x) = -2 - x, let's follow these steps:

Step 1: Find the midpoint between f(x)f(x) and g(x)g(x)

The line of reflection is the line where the distance between a function and its reflection is equal on both sides. This line can be found by averaging the functions.

  1. Let y1=f(x)=x2y_1 = f(x) = x - 2.
  2. Let y2=g(x)=2xy_2 = g(x) = -2 - x.

Step 2: Set the average of the functions to find the line of reflection

The line of reflection will be halfway between y1y_1 and y2y_2.

Average line=y1+y22=(x2)+(2x)2\text{Average line} = \frac{y_1 + y_2}{2} = \frac{(x - 2) + (-2 - x)}{2}

Simplify the equation:

Average line=x22x2=42=2\text{Average line} = \frac{x - 2 - 2 - x}{2} = \frac{-4}{2} = -2

Conclusion

The line of reflection is the horizontal line:

y=2y = -2

This is the line that equidistantly divides the graphs of the two functions f(x)=x2f(x) = x - 2 and g(x)=2xg(x) = -2 - x.

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are some related questions to explore:

  1. What is the reflection of the function f(x)=2x+1f(x) = 2x + 1 across the line y=1y = -1?
  2. How would you find the line of reflection for two arbitrary functions?
  3. What are the properties of a function and its reflection?
  4. How can you graphically determine the line of reflection between two functions?
  5. What are the implications of reflections on the slope and intercept of a linear function?

Tip: When reflecting a function over a line, visualize how each point on the function mirrors across the line to ensure correct reflection.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Reflection of Functions
Equations of Lines
Midpoint Formula

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12