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 y=f(x)y = f(x) is given. You're required to draw the graph of y=f(12x)y = f\left(\frac{1}{2}x\right), which represents a horizontal stretch.

To help you solve this:

  • When you apply y=f(12x)y = f\left(\frac{1}{2}x\right), 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:

  1. Taking every x-coordinate on the given graph and multiplying it by 2.
  2. Keeping the y-coordinates the same.

For example:

  • If the point (x,y)(x, y) is on the original graph, the new point will be (2x,y)(2x, y).

Does this make sense so far? Would you like more detailed steps?

Here are 5 questions that expand on this concept:

  1. What happens when we apply a horizontal compression instead of a stretch?
  2. 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