Math Problem Statement

describe the transformation for the following 2 equations: 1-f(-x) and 5-1/6f(x)

Solution

Let's analyze each transformation one by one, starting with 1f(x)1 - f(-x).

1. 1f(x)1 - f(-x):

This transformation involves two key components:

  • Horizontal Reflection: The term f(x)f(-x) indicates a reflection of the function f(x)f(x) across the y-axis (a horizontal reflection).
  • Vertical Shift: The term 1f(x)1 - f(-x) means the entire function is shifted upwards by 1 unit (since we subtract f(x)f(-x) from 1).

So, the transformation consists of:

  1. Reflecting the graph of f(x)f(x) across the y-axis.
  2. Shifting the resulting graph upward by 1 unit.

2. 516f(x)5 - \frac{1}{6}f(x):

This transformation involves a vertical stretch and a vertical shift:

  • Vertical Compression: The term 16f(x)\frac{1}{6}f(x) compresses the graph of f(x)f(x) vertically by a factor of 16\frac{1}{6} (making it 6 times shorter in height).
  • Vertical Shift: The term 516f(x)5 - \frac{1}{6}f(x) indicates a vertical shift of the function upward by 5 units.

So, the transformation consists of:

  1. Compressing the graph of f(x)f(x) vertically by a factor of 16\frac{1}{6}.
  2. Shifting the resulting graph upward by 5 units.

Summary:

  • 1f(x)1 - f(-x): Reflect the graph across the y-axis, then shift up by 1.
  • 516f(x)5 - \frac{1}{6}f(x): Compress the graph vertically by 16\frac{1}{6}, then shift up by 5.

Would you like further details on any part of this explanation or examples with graphs?

Here are 5 related questions to explore:

  1. What happens to the domain and range of f(x)f(x) under these transformations?
  2. How would the transformation f(x)-f(x) affect the graph of f(x)f(x)?
  3. Can horizontal shifts be combined with these transformations? If so, how?
  4. How does a vertical stretch by a factor of 2 differ from a compression by 16\frac{1}{6}?
  5. What are the combined effects of reflections and shifts on the symmetry of f(x)f(x)?

Tip: Always apply horizontal transformations (like reflections or shifts) before vertical ones when graphing functions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Function Transformations
Horizontal Reflection
Vertical Shift
Vertical Compression

Formulas

1 - f(-x)
5 - (1/6)f(x)

Theorems

Function Reflection Across Axes
Vertical Shifts and Stretches

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12