Math Problem Statement

Use transformations of the graph of f(x) = x^3 to determine the graph of the given function. g(x) = (x + 3)^3.

Solution

The problem provided asks for the transformation applied to the graph of f(x)=x3f(x) = x^3 to get the graph of the function g(x)=(x+3)3g(x) = (x + 3)^3.

The key observation here is that the transformation is within the argument of the function. Specifically, adding +3+3 inside the function (x+3)(x + 3) causes a horizontal shift to the left by 3 units.

This happens because adding a constant hh inside a function f(x)f(x) in the form f(x+h)f(x + h) shifts the graph horizontally by h-h units. Therefore, (x+3)3(x + 3)^3 shifts the graph 3 units to the left.

Hence, the correct answer is H. Shift the graph 3 units to the left.

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Here are 5 follow-up questions related to this topic:

  1. What happens when the function f(x)=x3f(x) = x^3 is transformed into g(x)=(x2)3g(x) = (x - 2)^3?
  2. How would the graph of f(x)=x3f(x) = x^3 change if it were transformed to g(x)=x3+5g(x) = x^3 + 5?
  3. What is the effect of multiplying the function f(x)=x3f(x) = x^3 by a constant, say g(x)=2x3g(x) = 2x^3?
  4. How do vertical shifts differ from horizontal shifts in terms of function transformations?
  5. Can you describe the transformation for the function f(x)=x3f(x) = x^3 if it becomes g(x)=x3g(x) = -x^3?

Tip: Always check whether the transformation is happening inside the function (affecting xx) for horizontal shifts, or outside the function (affecting the whole expression) for vertical shifts.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Function Transformations
Horizontal Shifts

Formulas

g(x) = f(x + h) shifts the graph horizontally by -h units

Theorems

Transformation Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12