Math Problem Statement

The graph of f is given. Use it to graph the following functions: (a) y = f(2x), (b) y = f(1/2x), (c) y = f(-x), (d) y = -f(-x).

Solution

The problem involves graph transformations based on the given graph of f(x)f(x). Let's analyze the graph and transformations:

  1. The graph of f(x)f(x): The graph provided shows a piecewise linear function, which starts at (0,0)(0, 0), goes up to (1,1)(1, 1), down to (2,0)(2, 0), and then up to (3,1)(3, 1).

Now, let's apply the transformations to graph each function:

(a) y=f(2x)y = f(2x)

This represents a horizontal compression by a factor of 2. Every point on the original graph is compressed horizontally, meaning we divide the xx-coordinates by 2.

  • Point (0,0)(0, 0) remains at (0,0)(0, 0).
  • Point (1,1)(1, 1) becomes (12,1)\left(\frac{1}{2}, 1\right).
  • Point (2,0)(2, 0) becomes (1,0)(1, 0).
  • Point (3,1)(3, 1) becomes (32,1)\left(\frac{3}{2}, 1\right).

(b) y=f(12x)y = f\left(\frac{1}{2}x\right)

This represents a horizontal stretch by a factor of 2. Every point on the original graph is stretched horizontally, meaning we multiply the xx-coordinates by 2.

  • Point (0,0)(0, 0) remains at (0,0)(0, 0).
  • Point (1,1)(1, 1) becomes (2,1)(2, 1).
  • Point (2,0)(2, 0) becomes (4,0)(4, 0).
  • Point (3,1)(3, 1) becomes (6,1)(6, 1).

(c) y=f(x)y = f(-x)

This is a reflection across the yy-axis. Every point on the original graph has its xx-coordinate negated.

  • Point (0,0)(0, 0) remains at (0,0)(0, 0).
  • Point (1,1)(1, 1) becomes (1,1)(-1, 1).
  • Point (2,0)(2, 0) becomes (2,0)(-2, 0).
  • Point (3,1)(3, 1) becomes (3,1)(-3, 1).

(d) y=f(x)y = -f(-x)

This involves two transformations: a reflection across the yy-axis and a reflection across the xx-axis. Therefore, every point’s xx-coordinate is negated, and the yy-coordinate is also negated.

  • Point (0,0)(0, 0) remains at (0,0)(0, 0).
  • Point (1,1)(1, 1) becomes (1,1)(-1, -1).
  • Point (2,0)(2, 0) becomes (2,0)(-2, 0).
  • Point (3,1)(3, 1) becomes (3,1)(-3, -1).

If you need help sketching these transformations or any further clarifications, feel free to ask!

Here are five follow-up questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. How do horizontal compressions and stretches affect the graph of a function?
  2. What is the general rule for reflecting a function across the xx-axis and yy-axis?
  3. How does the transformation y=f(x)y = f(-x) change the graph's symmetry?
  4. Can a graph transformation result in no visible changes? Why or why not?
  5. How would vertical transformations affect the graph, like y=2f(x)y = 2f(x) or y=12f(x)y = \frac{1}{2}f(x)?

Tip: When graphing transformations, always start by identifying how the transformation affects the xx- and yy-coordinates separately to guide your adjustments.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Graph Transformations
Function Compression and Stretch
Reflection of Functions

Formulas

y = f(2x) represents a horizontal compression
y = f(1/2x) represents a horizontal stretch
y = f(-x) represents reflection across the y-axis
y = -f(-x) represents reflection across both x-axis and y-axis

Theorems

Transformation Theorems for functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12