Question

Describe the transformation done to y=1/x to get y=1/4x-12.

Please Show Work.

Answer 1

These are the steps for transforming y=1/x to y=1/4x -12:

Step 1: Compress the original function by 4 in x direction. This will yield,

y= 1/4x

Step 2: The resulting function in step 1 is moved down by 12 spaces. The resulting function will be;

y= 1/4x -12