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 and .
- The function reflects the graph of 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 -coordinate on the graph of , the corresponding point on should have the same y-coordinate but the opposite x-coordinate.
Steps to find the correct graph:
- Compare the given pairs of graphs.
- Check for symmetry around the y-axis.
- 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:
- What is the effect of transforming a function to ?
- How do transformations like affect the graph of a function?
- What is the difference between even and odd functions?
- How would you graphically identify if a function is odd or even?
- 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