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 f(x)=x+4f(x) = -x + 4 is a linear function. To find the reflection of this function across the x-axis, we need to negate the entire function.

For a reflection across the x-axis, the transformation is given by: g(x)=f(x)g(x) = -f(x) Thus, for f(x)=x+4f(x) = -x + 4, we negate it: g(x)=(x+4)=x4g(x) = -(-x + 4) = x - 4

Therefore, the equation for g(x)g(x), the reflection of f(x)f(x) across the x-axis, is: g(x)=x4g(x) = x - 4

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Related Questions:

  1. What is the effect of reflecting a function across the y-axis?
  2. How do transformations like shifts and stretches affect the graph of a function?
  3. What is the geometric interpretation of the slope in a linear function?
  4. How would reflecting the function f(x)=2x5f(x) = 2x - 5 across the x-axis change its equation?
  5. What does the y-intercept represent in the context of a linear function?

Tip: When reflecting functions across the x-axis, simply negate the output of the function. This is useful for understanding the symmetry of functions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Functions
Reflections
Transformations

Formulas

g(x) = -f(x)

Theorems

Reflection across the x-axis

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11