Math Problem Statement
Solution
The question asks you to find the graph of based on the given graph of .
Concept:
The transformation reflects the graph of over the x-axis. This means that every point on the graph of will be transformed to on the graph of .
Steps to solve:
- The graph of is already provided. We now need to reflect it across the x-axis to get .
- Identify the points on the graph of , particularly where the function is positive or negative.
- Any point where is positive will now be negative in .
- Any point where is negative will now be positive in .
Looking at the provided answer choices:
- The correct graph should be the one where all positive y-values in the original graph are reflected below the x-axis, and all negative y-values are reflected above the x-axis.
From your uploaded image, the third option is correct. This graph shows the reflection of the original function across the x-axis.
Would you like further details or have any questions about this reflection?
Here are 5 related questions to explore:
- How would the graph of differ from ?
- What happens when both reflections are applied?
- How do vertical shifts affect the graph of ?
- What is the effect of multiplying by a constant greater than 1?
- Can you describe the reflection for ?
Tip: Reflecting over the x-axis simply inverts all y-values; positive becomes negative, and negative becomes positive!
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Graph Transformations
Reflection over X-axis
Formulas
y = -f(x) reflects the graph of y = f(x) over the x-axis
Theorems
Reflection Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12