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Start by rewriting the given rational function by inspection.
Function: g(x)=2/x-3+2
Graph:
Graph of g as a Transformation of the Graph of f(x)= ax: Translation 3 units right and 2 units up of the graph of f(x)= 2x.
We will rewrite the function, describe the graph of g as a transformation of the graph of f(x)= ax, and draw the graph of g.
Write as a sum
Write as a sum of fractions
Factor out 2
Cancel out common factors
Simplify quotient
Commutative Property of Addition
Let's start by recalling two possible transformations of the function f(x)= ax.
Function | Transformation of the Graph of f(x)= ax |
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g(x)=a/x- h | Horizontal translation by h units. If h>0, the translation is to the right. If h<0, the translation is to the left. |
g(x)=a/x+ k | Vertical translation by k units. If k>0, the translation is up. If k<0, the translation is down. |
Now consider the obtained equation. g(x)=2/x- 3+ 2 We can see that a= 2, h= 3, and k= 2. Therefore, the graph of g is a translation 3 units right and 2 units up of the graph of f(x)= 2x. We will use this information to draw the graph.