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 over the x-axis, we need to multiply the function by . Reflecting a graph over the x-axis changes the sign of the output values of the function.
So, the equation of the reflected function would be:
This means that every point on the graph of 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:
- How do you reflect a graph over the y-axis?
- What is the effect of reflecting a graph over the line ?
- How does scaling the function vertically or horizontally change the graph?
- What happens to the graph if you shift vertically or horizontally?
- 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