Math Problem Statement

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The graph above is a transformation of the function √xx

Write an equation for the function graphed above

g(x)=g(x)=

Solution

It looks like you're describing a transformation of the function x\sqrt{x} based on a pattern or set of coordinates given in the sequence "123456-1-2-3-4-5-6123456-1-2-3-4-5-6." However, without a visual of the graph, I'll interpret that the sequence might represent a shift, reflection, or stretch/compression of the graph of the square root function.

Here’s a general approach to find the equation of the transformed function g(x)=ab(xh)+kg(x) = a \sqrt{b(x - h)} + k:

  1. Vertical Stretch/Compression (aa): If the graph is stretched vertically, a>1a > 1; if compressed, 0<a<10 < a < 1; if reflected across the x-axis, a<0a < 0.

  2. Horizontal Stretch/Compression (bb): If the graph is stretched horizontally, 0<b<10 < b < 1; if compressed, b>1b > 1; if reflected across the y-axis, b<0b < 0.

  3. Horizontal Shift (hh): If the graph shifts to the right, h>0h > 0; if to the left, h<0h < 0.

  4. Vertical Shift (kk): If the graph shifts up, k>0k > 0; if down, k<0k < 0.

To find the exact equation g(x)g(x), we need more specific information about the transformations applied to x\sqrt{x}. If you can provide details on how the graph is transformed—such as specific shifts, stretches, or reflections—I can give you the exact function.

If you have a graph, you can describe it further, or if there are particular values from a table of points, that would help clarify the transformation!

Would you like more detailed steps on how to identify these transformations, or is there a specific transformation pattern that applies to your scenario?

Here are some related questions that could help:

  1. What happens to g(x)g(x) if the function x\sqrt{x} is reflected over the x-axis?
  2. How would you determine g(x)g(x) if the graph is shifted 3 units to the right and 2 units up?
  3. What changes occur if the graph of x\sqrt{x} is compressed vertically by a factor of 0.5?
  4. How does a horizontal stretch affect the domain of the function x\sqrt{x}?
  5. Can you identify the function transformation from a given set of points on a graph?

Tip: Analyzing transformations systematically—shifts, stretches/compressions, and reflections—can help you write the function equation accurately!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Function transformations
Square root function

Formulas

Function transformation formula g(x) = a * sqrt(b * (x - h)) + k

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Advanced High School