Math Problem Statement

Graph of y=4-f(2x)

Solution

To graph the equation y=4f(2x)y = 4 - f(2x), the graph of the function f(x)f(x) is transformed in the following ways:

  1. Horizontal compression by a factor of 2: The input 2x2x means that the function is compressed horizontally by a factor of 2. Every point on the graph moves closer to the y-axis.

  2. Reflection over the x-axis: The negative sign in front of f(2x)f(2x) reflects the function across the x-axis.

  3. Vertical shift upwards by 4 units: The "+4" outside of the function shifts the graph upward by 4 units.

Steps to graph y=4f(2x)y = 4 - f(2x):

  • Start with the graph of f(x)f(x).
  • Apply the horizontal compression (multiply the x-values by 1/2).
  • Reflect the graph over the x-axis (multiply the y-values by -1).
  • Finally, shift the entire graph upward by 4 units.

If you'd like, you can specify what function f(x)f(x) is to generate an exact graph.

Would you like further details or examples on how this transformation works?


Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do horizontal stretches/compressions affect a graph?
  2. What is the impact of a vertical shift on a function's graph?
  3. How does reflecting a graph across the x-axis change the function?
  4. Can you graph functions without specifying f(x)f(x)?
  5. How can we combine multiple transformations into a single graph?

Tip: When graphing transformations, always apply horizontal transformations before vertical ones for clarity.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Function Transformations
Graphing Functions

Formulas

y = 4 - f(2x)

Theorems

Transformation Theorems for Functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12