Math Problem Statement
Solution
To determine which transformation of yields the function , let’s analyze the transformations step-by-step:
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Reflection across the y-axis: The expression reflects across the y-axis, because replacing with inverts the direction of the function.
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Reflection across the x-axis: The negative sign in front of indicates a reflection across the x-axis, flipping the output values.
Thus, applying both a reflection across the y-axis and a reflection across the x-axis to results in . This means the correct answer is:
- Reflect the graph of in the origin.
Would you like more details, or do you have any further questions?
Here are five related questions for further exploration:
- How does changing the base of an exponential function affect its graph?
- What does reflecting a function across the origin mean mathematically?
- How can transformations be applied to any exponential function to obtain different variations?
- How do you determine if an exponential function will have a reflection in a certain axis?
- What other transformations could be applied to an exponential function?
Tip: For exponential functions, applying a negative exponent reflects the function across the y-axis, and a negative sign in front of the entire function reflects it across the x-axis.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Exponential Functions
Transformations
Reflections
Formulas
f(x) = (9/2)^x
g(x) = -(9/2)^(-x)
Theorems
Reflection Transformation
Suitable Grade Level
High School (Grades 9-12)