Math Problem Statement

The graph of f, of, x, equals, 2, x, squaredf(x)=2x2 is given below. Write the equation of a function g, of, xg(x) which would reflect the graph of f, of, xf(x) over the x-axis.

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Solution

To reflect the graph of f(x)=2x2f(x) = 2x^2 over the x-axis, we need to multiply the function by 1-1. Reflecting a graph over the x-axis changes the sign of the output values of the function.

So, the equation of the reflected function g(x)g(x) would be:

g(x)=f(x)=2x2g(x) = -f(x) = -2x^2

This means that every point on the graph of f(x)=2x2f(x) = 2x^2 will have its y-coordinate flipped to its negative counterpart.

Would you like further details on graph reflection or any other concept related to this?

Here are 5 related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. How do you reflect a graph over the y-axis?
  2. What is the effect of reflecting a graph over the line y=xy = x?
  3. How does scaling the function vertically or horizontally change the graph?
  4. What happens to the graph if you shift f(x)=2x2f(x) = 2x^2 vertically or horizontally?
  5. How do the intercepts of the graph change after a reflection over the x-axis?

Tip: Reflecting a graph over the x-axis always changes the sign of the function values without altering the x-values.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Graph Transformations
Reflections

Formulas

g(x) = -f(x)
f(x) = 2x^2

Theorems

Reflection over the x-axis

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10