Math Problem Statement

If the absolute value child function g(x) has a y -intercept at (0, 5) , where is the y -intercept of g(12x) ? A.(0, 2.5)

B.(0, 5)

C.(0, 10)

D.There is no y -intercept.

Solution

Given that g(x)g(x) has a yy-intercept at (0,5)(0, 5), this means that:

g(0)=5g(0) = 5

Now, we are asked to find the yy-intercept of g(12x)g(12x). To find the yy-intercept of a function, we set x=0x = 0 in the function. So, for g(12x)g(12x):

g(12(0))=g(0)g(12(0)) = g(0)

Since we know g(0)=5g(0) = 5, it follows that:

g(12(0))=5g(12(0)) = 5

Thus, the yy-intercept of g(12x)g(12x) is also at (0,5)(0, 5).

The correct answer is:

B. (0, 5)


Do you need further details or have any other questions?

Here are five related questions:

  1. What happens to the graph of g(x)g(x) when transformed to g(12x)g(12x)?
  2. How does a vertical stretch or compression affect the yy-intercept of a function?
  3. What would happen to the yy-intercept if the function were g(x/2)g(x/2)?
  4. How do horizontal transformations affect the shape of a graph?
  5. Why is the yy-intercept unchanged by horizontal compressions or stretches?

Tip: Horizontal transformations do not affect the yy-intercept, as they only impact how the function behaves along the xx-axis.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Function Transformations
Intercepts
Absolute Value Functions

Formulas

y-intercept formula: set x = 0
Transformation: g(ax) compresses/stretches horizontally by factor 1/a

Theorems

Horizontal stretch/compression theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11