Math Problem Statement
Transform each graph as specified below. Part (a): The graph of y = f(x) is shown. Draw the graph of y = f(1/2x), which represents a horizontal stretch.
Solution
The image shows a problem asking to transform a graph. Specifically, it asks you to:
- Part (a): The graph of is given. You're required to draw the graph of , which represents a horizontal stretch.
To help you solve this:
- When you apply , it causes the graph to stretch horizontally by a factor of 2. This means that every point on the graph will be twice as far from the y-axis as it originally was.
You can accomplish this by:
- Taking every x-coordinate on the given graph and multiplying it by 2.
- Keeping the y-coordinates the same.
For example:
- If the point is on the original graph, the new point will be .
Does this make sense so far? Would you like more detailed steps?
Here are 5 questions that expand on this concept:
- What happens when we apply a horizontal compression instead of a stretch?
- How does
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Graph Transformations
Stretching and Shrinking Functions
Formulas
y = f(1/2x)
Theorems
Horizontal stretch theorem (multiplying x by a constant)
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12