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- 0. Review of Algebra4h 16m
- 1. Equations & Inequalities3h 18m
- 2. Graphs of Equations43m
- 3. Functions2h 17m
- 4. Polynomial Functions1h 44m
- 5. Rational Functions1h 23m
- 6. Exponential & Logarithmic Functions2h 28m
- 7. Systems of Equations & Matrices4h 6m
- 8. Conic Sections2h 23m
- 9. Sequences, Series, & Induction1h 19m
- 10. Combinatorics & Probability1h 45m
3. Functions
Common Functions
3:18 minutes
Problem 45
Textbook Question
In Exercises 45-52, use the graph of y = f(x) to graph each function g. g(x) = f(x-1) – 1
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Identify the transformation applied to the function \( f(x) \). The function \( g(x) = f(x-1) - 1 \) involves two transformations.
The expression \( f(x-1) \) represents a horizontal shift. Specifically, it shifts the graph of \( f(x) \) to the right by 1 unit.
The expression \( -1 \) outside the function represents a vertical shift. It shifts the graph of \( f(x-1) \) downward by 1 unit.
To graph \( g(x) \), start by taking the graph of \( f(x) \) and shifting every point 1 unit to the right.
After shifting the graph to the right, move every point on the new graph 1 unit downward to complete the transformation.
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Function Transformation
Function transformation refers to the changes made to the graph of a function based on modifications to its equation. In this case, g(x) = f(x-1) - 1 involves a horizontal shift to the right by 1 unit and a vertical shift downward by 1 unit. Understanding these transformations is crucial for accurately graphing the new function based on the original function's graph.
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Horizontal Shifts
Horizontal shifts occur when the input variable of a function is altered, affecting the graph's position along the x-axis. For g(x) = f(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 move right, which is essential for determining the new graph of g.
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Vertical Shifts
Vertical shifts involve moving the graph of a function up or down along the y-axis. In the function g(x) = f(x-1) - 1, the '-1' indicates a downward shift by 1 unit. This means that after applying the horizontal shift, each point on the graph of f(x) will be lowered by 1 unit, which is necessary for accurately representing g(x).
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