Math Problem Statement

Identify the diagram that shows the graphs of both y = f(x) and y = f(-x).

Solution

The question asks to identify the diagram that shows the graphs of both y=f(x)y = f(x) and y=f(x)y = f(-x).

  • The function f(x)f(-x) reflects the graph of f(x)f(x) over the y-axis.

Analysis of the graphs:

  • We are looking for two graphs where one is the reflection of the other over the y-axis. This means, for each xx-coordinate on the graph of f(x)f(x), the corresponding point on f(x)f(-x) should have the same y-coordinate but the opposite x-coordinate.

Steps to find the correct graph:

  1. Compare the given pairs of graphs.
  2. Check for symmetry around the y-axis.
  3. In the correct pair, one graph should be a mirror image of the other.

Based on this, the diagram that satisfies these conditions would be D. The two graphs in diagram D are mirrored over the y-axis.

Would you like further details on how to identify reflections or any other aspects of this problem?

Here are some follow-up questions:

  1. What is the effect of transforming a function f(x)f(x) to f(x)f(-x)?
  2. How do transformations like f(x)+cf(x) + c affect the graph of a function?
  3. What is the difference between even and odd functions?
  4. How would you graphically identify if a function is odd or even?
  5. How can you determine if a graph represents a reflection over the x-axis instead?

Tip: Whenever reflecting over the y-axis, every point on the graph should flip horizontally, keeping the y-values the same but switching the signs of the x-values.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Function transformations
Graph reflections
Symmetry

Formulas

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

Theorems

Reflection over the y-axis theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12