Math Problem Statement

Find a formula for a function g(x) whose graph is obtained from f(x) = |x| by horizontally stretching by a factor of 7, reflecting across the x-axis, and shifting up 6 units.

Solution

The problem asks for the transformation of the function f(x)=xf(x) = |x| to a new function g(x)g(x), following these transformations:

  1. Horizontally stretching by a factor of 7,
  2. Reflecting across the x-axis, and
  3. Shifting up by 6 units.

Let's break this down step by step:

  1. Horizontally stretching by a factor of 7: This means that the x-values will be scaled by 17\frac{1}{7}. So, the horizontal stretching transformation results in f(x7)f\left(\frac{x}{7}\right), which becomes x7\left|\frac{x}{7}\right|.

  2. Reflecting across the x-axis: Reflecting the graph across the x-axis introduces a negative sign in front of the function, so the transformation becomes x7-\left|\frac{x}{7}\right|.

  3. Shifting up by 6 units: To shift the graph upwards by 6 units, we add 6 to the function, resulting in x7+6-\left|\frac{x}{7}\right| + 6.

Thus, the final transformed function g(x)g(x) is: g(x)=x7+6g(x) = -\left|\frac{x}{7}\right| + 6

This matches the formula provided in the image: g(x)=(x7)+6g(x) = -\left(\frac{x}{7}\right) + 6

Would you like further clarification on any part of this transformation process? Here are some follow-up questions you might consider:

  1. What does a horizontal stretch do to the graph of a function in general?
  2. How does reflecting across the x-axis affect the graph of any function?
  3. Can you describe how shifting a graph up or down changes its appearance?
  4. Why is the horizontal stretch by 7 represented as x7\frac{x}{7}?
  5. What would happen if we shifted the graph down instead of up by 6 units?

Tip: Always apply transformations in the correct order (stretches/compressions, reflections, and then shifts).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Functions
Transformations
Absolute Value Functions

Formulas

g(x) = -|x/7| + 6
Horizontal Stretch: f(x/a)
Reflection across x-axis: -f(x)
Vertical Shift: f(x) + k

Theorems

Transformation rules for functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12