Math Problem Statement

If the absolute value child function g(x) has a y -intercept at (0, 5) , where is the y -intercept of g(12x) ?

Solution

Given the absolute value function g(x)g(x) with a y-intercept at (0,5)(0, 5), this means that g(0)=5g(0) = 5.

Now, we need to determine the y-intercept of the function g(12x)g(12x). The y-intercept occurs where x=0x = 0.

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. The y-intercept of g(x)g(x) is found by evaluating g(0)g(0), which gives g(0)=5g(0) = 5.
  2. For g(12x)g(12x), substitute x=0x = 0 into the function: g(12(0))=g(0)g(12(0)) = g(0) Since we already know that g(0)=5g(0) = 5, it follows that: g(12(0))=5g(12(0)) = 5 Thus, the y-intercept of g(12x)g(12x) is the same as the y-intercept of g(x)g(x), which is at (0,5)(0, 5).

Conclusion:

The y-intercept of g(12x)g(12x) is at (0,5)(0, 5).

Do you want further details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. What happens to the graph of g(x)g(x) when it is transformed into g(12x)g(12x)?
  2. How do different transformations (like stretches and compressions) affect the y-intercept of a function?
  3. Can you describe how to find the x-intercept of a transformed function?
  4. What effect does multiplying the input by a factor have on the overall shape of the graph?
  5. What are the key characteristics of an absolute value function?

Tip: When multiplying the input of a function by a constant, the y-intercept remains unchanged, as it depends on the value of the function when x=0x = 0.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Absolute Value Functions
Transformations of Functions

Formulas

g(x) = |x|
y-intercept of g(x) at g(0)

Theorems

Transformation of functions (horizontal stretch/compression)

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10