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3. Functions
Transformations
Problem 52
Textbook Question
In Exercises 45-52, use the graph of y = f(x) to graph each function g. g(x)=2f(x-1)
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Identify the transformations applied to the function \( f(x) \) to obtain \( g(x) = 2f(x-1) \).
Recognize that \( f(x-1) \) represents a horizontal shift of the graph of \( f(x) \) to the right by 1 unit.
Understand that multiplying \( f(x-1) \) by 2, as in \( 2f(x-1) \), results in a vertical stretch of the graph by a factor of 2.
Start by shifting the entire graph of \( f(x) \) to the right by 1 unit to account for the \( (x-1) \) term.
After shifting, stretch the graph vertically by multiplying the \( y \)-values of the shifted graph by 2 to complete the transformation.
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Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Function Transformation
Function transformation refers to the changes made to the graph of a function based on modifications to its equation. Common transformations include vertical and horizontal shifts, stretches, and reflections. In the case of g(x) = 2f(x-1), the function is horizontally shifted to the right by 1 unit and vertically stretched by a factor of 2.
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Horizontal Shift
A horizontal shift occurs when the input of a function is altered, resulting in the graph moving left or right. For g(x) = 2f(x-1), the 'x-1' indicates a shift to the right by 1 unit. This means that every point on the graph of f(x) will be moved one unit to the right to create the graph of g(x).
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Vertical Stretch
A vertical stretch occurs when the output of a function is multiplied by a factor greater than 1, which increases the distance of points from the x-axis. In g(x) = 2f(x-1), the factor of 2 indicates that the graph of f(x) will be stretched vertically, making it twice as tall. This transformation affects the y-values of the function, amplifying the graph's height.
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