Math Problem Statement

Graph the function: y = 4√x

Solution

The function you need to graph is:

y=4xy = 4 \sqrt{x}

This is a square root function that involves scaling the square root by a factor of 4. To graph it correctly, let's start by identifying a few key points to plot:

  1. Starting point (endpoint): The square root function y=xy = \sqrt{x} is defined for x0x \geq 0, so the endpoint is at (0,0)(0, 0), because y=40=0y = 4 \sqrt{0} = 0.

  2. Other points:

    • When x=1x = 1, y=41=4y = 4 \sqrt{1} = 4.
    • When x=4x = 4, y=44=8y = 4 \sqrt{4} = 8.
    • When x=9x = 9, y=49=12y = 4 \sqrt{9} = 12 (this would be off the graph, but is useful for visualization).

Key Points to Plot:

  • (0,0)(0, 0) (the endpoint)
  • (1,4)(1, 4)
  • (4,8)(4, 8)

Once you plot these points, you can draw a smooth curve passing through them to represent the graph of y=4xy = 4 \sqrt{x}. This function increases slowly at first and then more rapidly as xx increases.

Let me know if you'd like more help or further clarification.


Do you have any questions or would you like additional details?
Here are 5 related questions you might want to explore:

  1. How does the coefficient in front of the square root function affect the graph?
  2. What would happen if the equation had a negative square root?
  3. How does the graph of y=xy = \sqrt{x} compare to y=4xy = 4\sqrt{x}?
  4. What is the domain and range of the function y=4xy = 4 \sqrt{x}?
  5. How would you transform the graph if the equation was y=4x2+3y = 4 \sqrt{x-2} + 3?

Tip: For square root functions, the graph is always restricted to values where x0x \geq 0, since the square root of negative numbers is not defined in real numbers.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Graphing Functions
Square Root Function
Algebra

Formulas

y = 4√x

Theorems

The square root function only applies for x ≥ 0, meaning the domain is non-negative real numbers

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10