Math Problem Statement

For which of the following functions does g represent a translation of 7 units to the right and a reflection over the x-axis of the graph of f(x)=x−−√ ?

Solution

To determine which function g(x)g(x) represents a translation of 7 units to the right and a reflection over the xx-axis of the graph of f(x)=xf(x) = \sqrt{x}, let's break it down step by step:

  1. Translation by 7 units to the right:
    A horizontal translation by 7 units to the right is represented by replacing xx with x7x - 7 in the function.
    So, starting with f(x)=xf(x) = \sqrt{x}, the function becomes: f(x7)=x7f(x - 7) = \sqrt{x - 7}

  2. Reflection over the xx-axis:
    Reflecting a function over the xx-axis means multiplying the entire function by 1-1.
    So, reflecting x7\sqrt{x - 7} over the xx-axis gives: g(x)=x7g(x) = -\sqrt{x - 7}

Therefore, the function that represents a translation of 7 units to the right and a reflection over the xx-axis is: g(x)=x7g(x) = -\sqrt{x - 7}

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Here are 5 related questions for practice:

  1. How would you modify f(x)=xf(x) = \sqrt{x} for a translation 5 units to the left and a vertical stretch by a factor of 3?
  2. What is the effect of reflecting the graph of f(x)=x2f(x) = x^2 over the y-axis?
  3. How does translating f(x)=sin(x)f(x) = \sin(x) by 2 units up and 3 units to the right change the function?
  4. What is the result of translating the function f(x)=xf(x) = |x| by 7 units to the left?
  5. What is the new equation after reflecting f(x)=ln(x)f(x) = \ln(x) over the x-axis?

Tip: Translations along the x-axis are always done inside the function (replacing xx with xcx - c), while translations along the y-axis are done outside the function (adding or subtracting constants directly).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Function Transformations
Translations
Reflections

Formulas

Translation: f(x - c)
Reflection: -f(x)

Theorems

Reflection over the x-axis: g(x) = -f(x)
Horizontal translation: g(x) = f(x - c)

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12