Math Problem Statement

The graph of f(x) is shown in red. Draw the graph of g(x) = f(x) + 3. Make sure to start at one of the endpoints, not the middle point.

Solution

The task requires graphing the function g(x)=f(x)+3g(x) = f(x) + 3 based on the provided graph of f(x)f(x), which is shown in red on the coordinate grid. Let's break down how to achieve this:

  1. Understanding the Transformation: The function g(x)=f(x)+3g(x) = f(x) + 3 represents a vertical translation of the graph of f(x)f(x). Specifically, every point on the graph of f(x)f(x) will be shifted upward by 3 units.

  2. Graphing g(x)g(x):

    • Locate each point on the graph of f(x)f(x). Let's call these points (x1,y1)(x_1, y_1).
    • For each point (x1,y1)(x_1, y_1), the corresponding point on the graph of g(x)g(x) will be (x1,y1+3)(x_1, y_1 + 3).
    • Move each point of the graph of f(x)f(x) vertically upward by 3 units and plot the new points.
    • Connect these new points to create the graph of g(x)g(x).
  3. Visualizing the Graph:

    • For the provided red graph, identify the key points where the lines change direction.
    • Shift these key points up by 3 units.
    • Redraw the lines maintaining the same shape as the original graph but shifted upward.

Would you like more details on this transformation process or how the new graph would look?

5 Relative Questions:

  1. What would be the effect of the transformation g(x)=f(x)2g(x) = f(x) - 2?
  2. How would you graph g(x)=2f(x)g(x) = 2f(x) based on the original graph of f(x)f(x)?
  3. What happens if the transformation is g(x)=f(x3)g(x) = f(x - 3) instead?
  4. How do horizontal translations differ from vertical translations?
  5. Can you describe how to reflect the graph of f(x)f(x) across the x-axis?

Tip:

When applying transformations, always remember that changes outside the function f(x)f(x) (e.g., f(x)+kf(x) + k) affect the vertical movement, while changes inside the function (e.g., f(xh)f(x - h)) affect the horizontal movement.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Function Transformation
Vertical Shifts
Graphing

Formulas

g(x) = f(x) + 3

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10