Math Problem Statement

Use the graphs of  $f$f​  and  $g$g​  to describe the transformation from the graph of  $f$f​  to the graph of $g$g​ .

The graph of $g$g​ is a verticalhorizontal translation 12345678910 unit(s) updownleftright of the graph of $f$f​ .

Solution

To describe the transformation from the graph of ff to the graph of gg, you need to determine how the graph of gg has shifted relative to ff.

A vertical translation involves shifting the graph up or down, while a horizontal translation involves shifting it left or right. Here is the typical breakdown:

  • Vertical Translation: If g(x)=f(x)+kg(x) = f(x) + k, where kk is a positive number, then the graph of gg is shifted up by kk units. If kk is negative, it is shifted down by k|k| units.
  • Horizontal Translation: If g(x)=f(xh)g(x) = f(x - h), where hh is a positive number, then the graph of gg is shifted right by hh units. If hh is negative, it is shifted left by h|h| units.

Without the specific functions or graphs for ff and gg, I can't determine the exact transformation. However, based on your prompt structure, you might say:

  • The graph of gg is a vertical translation nn unit(s) up/down of the graph of ff.
  • Or, the graph of gg is a horizontal translation nn unit(s) left/right of the graph of ff.

To determine nn and the direction, examine the shift between corresponding points of ff and gg. For example:

  • If f(0)=2f(0) = 2 and g(0)=5g(0) = 5, then gg is a vertical shift up by 3 units.
  • If f(2)=0f(2) = 0 and g(4)=0g(4) = 0, then gg is a horizontal shift right by 2 units.

Would you like more details on identifying these shifts or an example?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do you find the vertical shift between two graphs?
  2. How does a horizontal shift affect the domain of a function?
  3. What happens to a function if you reflect it across the x-axis?
  4. How do vertical and horizontal stretches/compressions differ from translations?
  5. What is the effect of a negative sign inside the function argument (e.g., f(x)f(-x))?

Tip: When analyzing graphs, always note the changes in key points like intercepts and maxima/minima to identify transformations easily.

Ask a new question for Free

By Image

Drop file here or Click Here to upload

Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Functions
Graph Transformations

Formulas

Vertical translation: g(x) = f(x) + k
Horizontal translation: g(x) = f(x - h)

Theorems

Function Translation Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12