Math Problem Statement

Given the graph of y = f(x) shown below, what is the graph of y = -f(x)?

Solution

The question asks you to find the graph of y=f(x)y = -f(x) based on the given graph of y=f(x)y = f(x).

Concept:

The transformation y=f(x)y = -f(x) reflects the graph of f(x)f(x) over the x-axis. This means that every point (x,y)(x, y) on the graph of f(x)f(x) will be transformed to (x,y)(x, -y) on the graph of f(x)-f(x).

Steps to solve:

  • The graph of f(x)f(x) is already provided. We now need to reflect it across the x-axis to get f(x)-f(x).
  • Identify the points on the graph of f(x)f(x), particularly where the function is positive or negative.
    • Any point where f(x)f(x) is positive will now be negative in f(x)-f(x).
    • Any point where f(x)f(x) is negative will now be positive in f(x)-f(x).

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:

  1. How would the graph of y=f(x)y = f(-x) differ from y=f(x)y = f(x)?
  2. What happens when both reflections y=f(x)y = -f(-x) are applied?
  3. How do vertical shifts affect the graph of y=f(x)y = f(x)?
  4. What is the effect of multiplying f(x)f(x) by a constant greater than 1?
  5. Can you describe the reflection for y=2f(x)y = -2f(x)?

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