Question

For both f(x)= √x and f(x)=1/x, sketch the graph of the parent function, apply the transformations indicated, and state the domain and range. Note: You can sketch the graphs by hand or in digital form.

a) y= f(x+2)-1
b) y= -2f(x)+4
c) y= -2f(-(x-3))+1

Answer 1

Answer: a) Parent function:

f(x) = √x

Domain: x ≥ 0

Range: y ≥ 0

Applying transformations:

shift 2 units left: f(x+2)

shift 1 unit down: f(x+2)-1

Final equation and graph:

y = √(x+2) - 1

Domain: x ≥ -2

Range: y ≥ -1

b) Parent function:

f(x) = 1/x

Domain: x ≠ 0

Range: y ≠ 0

Applying transformations:

multiply by -2: -2f(x)

shift 4 units up: -2f(x)+4

Final equation and graph:

y = -2/x + 4

Domain: x ≠ 0

Range: y ≠ 4

c) Parent function:

f(x) = 1/x

Domain: x ≠ 0

Range: y ≠ 0

Applying transformations:

shift 3 units right: f(-(x-3))

multiply by -2: -2f(-(x-3))

shift 1 unit up: -2f(-(x-3))+1

Final equation and graph:

y = -2/(3-x) + 1

Domain: x ≠ 3

Range: y ≠ 1

Explanation: