Math Problem Statement

Use the graph of y = f(x) to graph the function g(x) = f(x + 2).

Solution

The problem asks to use the graph of y=f(x)y = f(x) to graph the function g(x)=f(x+2)g(x) = f(x + 2).

The transformation g(x)=f(x+2)g(x) = f(x + 2) is a horizontal shift of the graph of f(x)f(x) to the left by 2 units. In other words, every point on the graph of f(x)f(x) will be shifted 2 units to the left to create the graph of g(x)g(x).

Step-by-step process:

  1. Take each point on the original graph of f(x)f(x).
  2. Move each point 2 units to the left.
  3. Sketch the new graph after this transformation.

Now let's analyze the options:

  • Option A: This graph shows a horizontal shift to the left by 2 units, which matches the transformation f(x+2)f(x + 2).
  • Options B, C, and D do not show the correct horizontal shift to the left by 2 units.

Thus, Option A is the correct graph.

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Here are 5 relative questions for further exploration:

  1. What happens to the graph when g(x)=f(x2)g(x) = f(x - 2)?
  2. How do vertical shifts affect the graph of a function?
  3. Can you explain the effect of a reflection, such as g(x)=f(x)g(x) = -f(x)?
  4. What is the general rule for shifting functions horizontally?
  5. How does a combination of transformations (like shifts and reflections) affect the graph of a function?

Tip: Remember that a transformation of g(x)=f(x+h)g(x) = f(x + h) shifts the graph left if h>0h > 0, and right if h<0h < 0.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Function Transformation
Horizontal Shifts

Formulas

g(x) = f(x + h)

Theorems

Horizontal Shift Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11