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F. Translations and Reflections of Functions

This worksheet focuses on teaching translations and reflections in algebra, specifically for GCSE Maths. It includes worked examples, guided examples, and practice questions for students to apply their understanding of how to sketch functions after translations and reflections. The document is structured to provide clear steps for each type of transformation, ensuring students can practice independently.

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F. Translations and Reflections of Functions

This worksheet focuses on teaching translations and reflections in algebra, specifically for GCSE Maths. It includes worked examples, guided examples, and practice questions for students to apply their understanding of how to sketch functions after translations and reflections. The document is structured to provide clear steps for each type of transformation, ensuring students can practice independently.

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GCSE Maths – Algebra

Translations and Reflections (Higher Only)


Worksheet

NOTES SOLUTIONS

This worksheet will show you how to work out different types of translations
and reflections questions. Each section contains a worked example, a
question with hints and then questions for you to work through on your own.

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Section A

Worked Example

The graph shows the function 𝒇𝒇(𝒙𝒙) = 𝒙𝒙𝟐𝟐 .


Sketch the function 𝒇𝒇(𝒙𝒙) + 𝟑𝟑.

Step 1: Work out how the function will be translated.

Since the translation number +3 is outside the bracket, this is a translation in the vertical
direction. The curve will be shifted upwards by 3 units.

Step 2: Sketch the transformed curve.

Each coordinate is moved up 3 units. In particular, the 𝑦𝑦-intercept moves from position
(0,0) to position (0,3).

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Guided Example

The graph shows the function 𝒇𝒇(𝒙𝒙) = 𝒙𝒙𝟐𝟐 .


Sketch the function 𝒇𝒇(𝒙𝒙 − 𝟒𝟒).

Step 1: Work out how the function will be translated.

Step 2: Sketch the transformed curve.

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1. A curve is described by the function 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥 ) = 𝑥𝑥 2 .


Sketch the following translations:

a) 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥 + 2)

b) 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥 ) − 1

c) 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥 − 2) + 4

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2. A curve is described by the function 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥 ) = 𝑥𝑥 2 + 2𝑥𝑥 + 1.
Sketch the following translations:

a) 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥 + 3)

b) 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥 ) − 2

c) 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥 − 1) + 5

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Section B

Worked Example

A curve is given by the function 𝒇𝒇(𝒙𝒙) = 𝒙𝒙𝟑𝟑 .


The curve is reflected in the x-axis. Write the equation for the function of the
reflection and sketch the new curve.

Step 1: Reflection involves introducing a negative sign to the equation for the function. Identify
where the negative sign needs to be put in the function equation for the required reflection.

As this is a reflection in the x-axis, the negative sign will be put outside the bracket.

Therefore, the function is written as −𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) = −(𝑥𝑥 3 ).

Step 2: Sketch the new curve.

Sketch the new curve by reflecting the given graph in the x-axis.

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Guided Example

A curve is given by the function 𝒇𝒇(𝒙𝒙) = 𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐 . The curve is reflected in the y-axis.
Write the reflection and sketch the new curve.

Step 1: Reflection involves introducing a negative sign to the equation for the function. Identify
where the negative sign needs to be put in the function equation for the required reflection.

Step 2: Sketch the new curve.

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3. A curve is described by the equation 𝑓𝑓 (𝑥𝑥 ) = (𝑥𝑥 − 4)3 . Sketch the curve and write the
equation of the new function if the curve is reflected in:

a) the 𝑥𝑥-axis

b) the 𝑦𝑦-axis

c) both the 𝑥𝑥-axis and 𝑦𝑦-axis

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