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) ? A.(0, 2.5)

B.(0, 5)

C.(0, 10)

D.There is no y -intercept.

Solution

Given that g(x)g(x) has a yy-intercept at (0,5)(0, 5), we can analyze what happens when the function becomes g(12x)g(12x).

Key steps to understanding:

  1. Definition of the yy-intercept: The yy-intercept occurs where x=0x = 0. For the function g(12x)g(12x), we substitute x=0x = 0 into 12x12x to find the corresponding yy-value.

  2. Substitute x=0x = 0 into g(12x)g(12x): g(12(0))=g(0)g(12(0)) = g(0) From the given information, g(0)=5g(0) = 5. Hence, the yy-intercept of g(12x)g(12x) is (0,5)(0, 5).

Thus, the yy-intercept of g(12x)g(12x) is the same as that of g(x)g(x), which is (0,5)(0, 5).

The correct answer is:

B. (0, 5)

Would you like more 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(kx)g(kx)?
  2. How do horizontal compressions and stretches affect the yy-intercept of a function?
  3. What is the effect of vertical shifts on the yy-intercept of a function?
  4. If g(x)g(x) has a yy-intercept at (0,5)(0, 5), what would happen if we transformed it to g(x)+3g(x) + 3?
  5. How does the absolute value function affect the symmetry of a function?

Tip: When transforming functions, remember that horizontal compressions or stretches affect the input (x-values), but they don’t change the yy-intercept if you evaluate at x=0x = 0.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Functions
Transformations
Absolute Value

Formulas

y-intercept of a function occurs where x = 0
Horizontal compression/stretch transformations of functions

Theorems

Function transformation: horizontal stretch/compression does not affect the y-intercept at x = 0

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12