Math Problem Statement

If you apply the changes below to the cube root parent function, F(x) = ³√x, what is the equation of the new function? Translate 1 unit right. Translate 1 unit down.

Solution

The given problem asks for the equation of the new function after applying two transformations to the cube root parent function F(x)=x3F(x) = \sqrt[3]{x}:

  1. Translate the function 1 unit to the right.
  2. Translate the function 1 unit down.

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Translation 1 Unit to the Right:

    • When you translate a function to the right by hh units, you replace xx with xhx - h. So for h=1h = 1, the equation becomes: [ F(x) = \sqrt[3]{x} \rightarrow \sqrt[3]{x - 1} ]
  2. Translation 1 Unit Down:

    • When you translate a function down by kk units, you subtract kk from the entire function. For k=1k = 1, the equation becomes: [ \sqrt[3]{x - 1} \rightarrow \sqrt[3]{x - 1} - 1 ]

Thus, the new function G(x)G(x) is: G(x)=x131G(x) = \sqrt[3]{x - 1} - 1

Answer:

The correct option is B: G(x)=x131G(x) = \sqrt[3]{x - 1} - 1.


Would you like further details or have any other questions?

Here are 5 related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. What happens when a function is translated to the left instead of the right?
  2. How would you graph the function G(x)=x131G(x) = \sqrt[3]{x - 1} - 1?
  3. What if the translation was 2 units right and 3 units down? What would the new function be?
  4. How does the graph of the cube root function compare to that of the square root function?
  5. What is the effect of reflecting the cube root function over the x-axis?

Tip: When translating functions, horizontal translations affect the input (inside the function), while vertical translations affect the output (outside the function).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Function Transformation
Translations
Cube Root Function

Formulas

Translation right by h units: f(x) -> f(x-h)
Translation down by k units: f(x) -> f(x) - k

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12