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Describing Transformations

The document describes various transformations of mathematical functions, including translations, reflections, and stretches. It provides specific examples of how to derive new equations from given transformations, such as shifting graphs and reflecting curves. Additionally, it includes homework questions and answers related to these transformations.

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Describing Transformations

The document describes various transformations of mathematical functions, including translations, reflections, and stretches. It provides specific examples of how to derive new equations from given transformations, such as shifting graphs and reflecting curves. Additionally, it includes homework questions and answers related to these transformations.

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Describing Transformations

1) The graph of y = f(x) is transformed to the graph of y = (x – 3).


Describe the transformation.

We see that 3 has been subtracted from the x value which means
that we are going to shift the graph through 3 units in the +ve x
direction.
3
The transformation is a translation through ( )
0

2
2) A curve has equation y = x2 + 2x – 3 and is translated through ( ).
0
Find and simplify the new equation of the curve.

If we are translating we are adding something to the x value. This time


we have translated through 2 so we subtract 2 from the x values.
y = (x - 2)2 + 2(x - 2) – 3
y = x2 - 4x + 4 + 2x - 4 – 3
y = x2 - 2x – 3

3) The equation of a curve is y = x4 – 4x. Find the equation of the curve if


the curve is reflected in the y axis.
If the curve is reflected in the y axis it means that we replace x with -x
y = (-x)4 – 4(-x)
y = x4 + 4x
4) The graph of y = f(x) is transformed onto the graph of y = 4 – f(x).
Describe the transformations that result in the new graph.
We have -f(x) which means that we reflect in the x axis and then the 4 is
added which means we translate 4 units in y direction
The transformations are a reflection in x axis followed by a translation of
0
( )
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5) Describe the transformation that transforms the graph of y = f(x) onto
the graph of y = f(3x).

The 3 is multiplying the x so it is a stretch in the x direction with stretch


factor 1/3.

6) The graph of y = f(x) is transformed onto the graph of y = 3f(x-2).


Describe the transformations that lead to this graph

2
2 is – from x so it is a translation through ( )
0
3 multiplies the function so it is a stretch in y direction with stretch
factor 3

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