Question

If you vertically compress the absolute value parent function, f(x) =|x|, by a factor of 5, what is the equation of the new function?

Answer 1

g(x) = (1/5)|x|

Explanation:

Vertical stretch/compression is achieved by multiplying the function by a certain constant:

In particular, if the function is vertically stretched by a factor k, otherwise, if , the function is vertically compressed by a factor k.

So, in your case, you want to multiply the function by 1/5:

|x|->(1/5)|x|

Answer 2

g(x) = 1/5 |x|

Explanation: