Math Problem Statement

Graph f(x) = 3x - 4 and the function g, a reflection of the graph of f across the x-axis. What is the equation of g(x)?

Solution

The question asks for the equation of g(x)g(x), which is a reflection of the function f(x)=3x4f(x) = 3x - 4 across the x-axis.

Key Concept: Reflection across the x-axis

  • When reflecting a function across the x-axis, you negate the output of the function (i.e., change the sign of the y-values).
  • For any function f(x)f(x), the reflected function across the x-axis is g(x)=f(x)g(x) = -f(x).

Solution:

  1. The given function is f(x)=3x4f(x) = 3x - 4.
  2. The reflection across the x-axis gives us: g(x)=[3x4]=3x+4g(x) = -[3x - 4] = -3x + 4

Thus, the equation of g(x)g(x) is g(x)=3x+4g(x) = -3x + 4.

Answer:

The correct option is:
g(x)=3x+4g(x) = -3x + 4

Would you like further details or have any questions?

Here are five related questions you might find helpful:

  1. How do you reflect a function across the y-axis instead of the x-axis?
  2. What happens to the graph of a function if it's reflected across both axes?
  3. Can you explain how to reflect a quadratic function across the x-axis?
  4. How does reflecting a function across the x-axis affect its domain and range?
  5. How would the graph of f(x)=3x4f(x) = 3x - 4 change if reflected across the y-axis?

Tip: When reflecting functions, always focus on the output of the function; the sign change directly affects the y-values (for x-axis reflection) or the x-values (for y-axis reflection).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Function Reflection

Formulas

g(x) = -f(x) for reflection across the x-axis

Theorems

Reflection Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11