Math Problem Statement

Describe any transformations of the graph of f(x) = (9/2)^x that yield the graph of g(x) = -(9/2)^(-x).

Solution

To determine which transformation of f(x)=(92)xf(x) = \left(\frac{9}{2}\right)^x yields the function g(x)=(92)xg(x) = -\left(\frac{9}{2}\right)^{-x}, let’s analyze the transformations step-by-step:

  1. Reflection across the y-axis: The expression (92)x\left(\frac{9}{2}\right)^{-x} reflects f(x)=(92)xf(x) = \left(\frac{9}{2}\right)^x across the y-axis, because replacing xx with x-x inverts the direction of the function.

  2. Reflection across the x-axis: The negative sign in front of (92)x\left(\frac{9}{2}\right)^{-x} 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 f(x)f(x) results in g(x)g(x). This means the correct answer is:

  • Reflect the graph of ff in the origin.

Would you like more details, or do you have any further questions?

Here are five related questions for further exploration:

  1. How does changing the base of an exponential function affect its graph?
  2. What does reflecting a function across the origin mean mathematically?
  3. How can transformations be applied to any exponential function to obtain different variations?
  4. How do you determine if an exponential function will have a reflection in a certain axis?
  5. 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)