Math Problem Statement

Find g(x), where g(x) is the reflection across the x-axis of f(x) = -4x + 10. Write your answer in the form mx + b, where m and b are integers.

Solution

Let's solve the problem step by step.

We are given a function f(x)=4x+10f(x) = -4x + 10 and asked to find g(x)g(x), the reflection of f(x)f(x) across the xx-axis. The reflection across the xx-axis involves changing the sign of the entire function. In mathematical terms:

g(x)=f(x)g(x) = -f(x)

Substitute f(x)=4x+10f(x) = -4x + 10 into this formula:

g(x)=(4x+10)g(x) = -(-4x + 10)

Simplify:

g(x)=4x10g(x) = 4x - 10

Thus, the reflected function is:

g(x)=4x10g(x) = 4x - 10

Final Answer:

g(x)=4x10g(x) = 4x - 10

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Here are 5 related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. How would you reflect a function across the yy-axis instead of the xx-axis?
  2. What happens to the slope and y-intercept of a function when reflected across the xx-axis?
  3. Can you generalize how to reflect a quadratic function across the xx-axis?
  4. How does reflecting a function affect its graph in terms of symmetry?
  5. What transformations would you apply to reflect a function across both axes?

Tip: To reflect a function across the xx-axis, simply negate the entire function!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Function Reflection
Linear Functions

Formulas

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

Theorems

Basic Transformation Rules of Functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10