Math Problem Statement

( 2 , 1 ) (2,1) is a point on the graph of y

f ( x ) y=f(x). Find the corresponding point on the graph of each of the following functions.

y

1 − f ( 1 − x ) y=1−f(1−x)

Solution

We are given that (2,1)(2, 1) is a point on the graph of y=f(x)y = f(x), which means:

f(2)=1f(2) = 1

We need to find the corresponding point on the graph of the function y=1f(1x)y = 1 - f(1 - x).

Step-by-step transformation:

  1. Input transformation: In the function y=1f(1x)y = 1 - f(1 - x), the xx-coordinate is replaced by 1x1 - x. This represents a horizontal reflection about the vertical line x=1x = 1 (flipping across x=1x = 1).

  2. Output transformation: The function value is then modified by subtracting it from 1 (this represents a vertical reflection and a vertical shift).

We now apply this to the point (2,1)(2, 1):

  • The xx-coordinate becomes 1x=12=11 - x = 1 - 2 = -1.
  • The function value at x=2x = 2 is f(2)=1f(2) = 1, so now we calculate: y=1f(12)=1f(1)y = 1 - f(1 - 2) = 1 - f(-1) Since we don't know the specific value of f(1)f(-1), we can't compute it directly unless we have information about the function ff. However, the transformed point is (1,1f(1))(-1, 1 - f(-1)).

So the corresponding point on the graph of y=1f(1x)y = 1 - f(1 - x) is:

(1,1f(1))\boxed{(-1, 1 - f(-1))}

Would you like to discuss any further steps or clarifications?


5 Related Questions:

  1. How do transformations of functions like reflections and shifts affect the graph of the function?
  2. What does it mean for a function to be reflected across a specific line?
  3. How can we determine the transformation of points when the function involves a combination of shifts and reflections?
  4. What does f(x)=1f(1x)f(x) = 1 - f(1 - x) represent in terms of transformations?
  5. Can you identify the properties of the function f(x)f(x) from the given point?

Tip:

Remember that a reflection across the line x=ax = a changes the input by replacing xx with 2ax2a - x.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Function Transformation
Reflections
Shifts

Formulas

y = 1 - f(1 - x)

Theorems

Transformation of functions
Reflection across vertical lines
Vertical shifts

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11