Math Problem Statement
With the parent function being f(x) = 2/3x - 9, how would you write the function when reflected over the y-axis?
Solution
The question asks how to reflect the function over the y-axis.
When a function is reflected over the y-axis, we replace with in the function. So, let's reflect the function step by step:
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Start with the original function:
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To reflect over the y-axis, replace with :
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Simplify:
Thus, the reflected function is:
This corresponds to the third option in your quiz: g(x) = -.
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Here are five follow-up questions related to this concept:
- How does reflecting a function over the x-axis differ from reflecting over the y-axis?
- What happens to the slope when a linear function is reflected over the y-axis?
- If , what will the reflected function over the y-axis be in general terms?
- How would you reflect a quadratic function over the y-axis?
- Can a function remain unchanged when reflected over the y-axis? If so, what type of function?
Tip: To reflect a function over the y-axis, simply replace with in the function equation!
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Function Transformations
Reflections
Formulas
Reflection over the y-axis: replace x with -x
Theorems
Transformation Rules for Functions
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10