Math Problem Statement

Find g(x), where g(x) is the reflection across the x-axis of f(x)= – x+4. Write your answer in the form mx+b, where m and b are integers.

Solution

The function g(x)g(x) is the reflection of f(x)=x+4f(x) = -x + 4 across the x-axis. To reflect a function across the x-axis, you multiply the entire function by 1-1.

Given: f(x)=x+4f(x) = -x + 4

The reflection across the x-axis is: g(x)=f(x)=(x+4)g(x) = -f(x) = -(-x + 4)

Simplify: g(x)=x4g(x) = x - 4

Thus, the reflected function is: g(x)=x4g(x) = x - 4

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Here are 5 related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. How do you reflect a function across the y-axis?
  2. What is the effect of reflecting the function f(x)=x2f(x) = x^2 across the x-axis?
  3. How do you reflect a function across the line y=xy = x?
  4. What happens if you reflect a function across both the x-axis and y-axis?
  5. Can a function ever be identical to its reflection across the x-axis?

Tip: Reflecting a function across the x-axis simply changes the sign of the output of the function, but keeps the inputs the same.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Functions
Reflections
Linear Equations

Formulas

Reflection across the x-axis: g(x) = -f(x)

Theorems

Reflection Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10