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Problem 33a
Textbook Question
In Exercises 25-34, begin by graphing f(x) = 2^x. Then use transformations of this graph to graph the given function. Be sure to graph and give equations of the asymptotes. Use the graphs to determine each function's domain and range. If applicable, use a graphing utility to confirm your hand-drawn graphs. g(x) = 2.2^x
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<Step 1: Start by graphing the basic function f(x) = 2^x. This is an exponential function with a base of 2, which means it will have a horizontal asymptote at y = 0 and will pass through the point (0, 1).>
<Step 2: Identify the transformation needed to graph g(x) = 2.2^x. Notice that g(x) is a vertical stretch of f(x) by a factor of 2.>
<Step 3: Apply the vertical stretch to the graph of f(x). Multiply the y-values of f(x) by 2 to get the new y-values for g(x).>
<Step 4: Graph the transformed function g(x) = 2.2^x. The graph will still have a horizontal asymptote at y = 0, but it will rise more steeply than f(x) due to the vertical stretch.>
<Step 5: Determine the domain and range of g(x). The domain is all real numbers, and the range is y > 0, as the graph never touches or crosses the x-axis.>
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