Math Problem Statement

The graph of g is a translation 2 units left and 3 units up, followed by a reflection in the y-axis of the graph of f(x) = x^2 - 2x. Write a rule for g.

Solution

The given function f(x)=x22xf(x) = x^2 - 2x undergoes a series of transformations to form g(x)g(x). Let's break down each transformation step:

  1. Translation 2 units left: This modifies the xx-term in the function by replacing xx with (x+2)(x + 2). The new function after this step becomes: f(x+2)=(x+2)22(x+2)f(x+2) = (x+2)^2 - 2(x+2) Expanding this: (x+2)22(x+2)=x2+4x+42x4=x2+2x(x+2)^2 - 2(x+2) = x^2 + 4x + 4 - 2x - 4 = x^2 + 2x

  2. Translation 3 units up: To translate the graph up by 3 units, we add 3 to the function: f(x+2)+3=(x2+2x)+3=x2+2x+3f(x+2) + 3 = (x^2 + 2x) + 3 = x^2 + 2x + 3

  3. Reflection in the yy-axis: Reflecting the graph in the yy-axis involves replacing xx with x-x: g(x)=(x)2+2(x)+3=x22x+3g(x) = (-x)^2 + 2(-x) + 3 = x^2 - 2x + 3

Thus, the rule for g(x)g(x) is: g(x)=x22x+3g(x) = x^2 - 2x + 3

Would you like further details or explanations on any step?

Here are 5 follow-up questions you may consider:

  1. How does reflecting a graph in the yy-axis affect its symmetry?
  2. What is the effect of translating a graph horizontally by a certain number of units?
  3. Can you describe how vertical translations affect the range of a function?
  4. How would the transformations change if we reflected the graph in the xx-axis instead?
  5. How do you expand binomials like (x+2)2(x + 2)^2 algebraically?

Tip: When performing multiple transformations, always follow the order of operations: apply horizontal transformations, then reflections, and finally vertical translations.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Transformations
Reflection
Translation
Quadratic Equations

Formulas

f(x) = x^2 - 2x
Translation Formula
Reflection in y-axis

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12