Core Connections Algebra 1, 2013
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1. Section 11.1
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Exercise 4 Page 526

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a

Using the function f(x), we want to find the expression f(x)+2. To do this we will add 2 to the given function and simplify.

f(x)=2x-3
f(x)+ 2=2x-3+ 2
f(x)+2=2x-1

We can describe this transformation as vertical translation 2 units up. It means that the graph of the given function was shifted 2 units up.

b

Using the function f(x), we want to evaluate for the given value, f( 2x). To do this, we need to substitute 2x for x in each instance of the x-variable and simplify.

f(x)=2x-3
f( 2x)=2( 2x)-3
f(2x)=4x-3

We can describe this transformation as horizontal stretch by a factor of 2. As a result the slope becomes twice as steep.

c

Using the function f(x), we want to evaluate for the given value, f( x+2). To do this, we need to substitute x+2 for x in each instance of the x-variable and simplify.

f(x)=2x-3
f( x+2)=2( x+2)-3
f(x+2)=2x+4-3
f(x+2)=2x+1

We can describe this transformation as horizontal translation 2 units left. It means that the graph of the given function was shifted 2 units left.

d

Using the function f(x), we want to find the expression 2 * f(x). To do this, we will multiply the given function by 2 and simplify.

f(x)=2x-3
2 * f(x)= 2(2x-3)
2 * f(x)=4x-6

We can describe this transformation as vertical stretch by a factor of 2.