Calculus, 10th Edition (Anton)

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ISBN 10: 0-47064-772-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-47064-772-1

Chapter 0 - Before Calculus - 0.2 New Functions From Old - Exercises Set 0.2 - Page 24: 1

Answer

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Work Step by Step

(a) $y=f(x)-1$ If there exist a parent function f(x) and a positive real number ‘c’ such that there is a vertical shift ‘c units’ downward in the graph of the parent function, it follows that: $y = f(x) - c$ Therefore, in the given question, we have: A parent function and a related function to the parent function, such that $y = f(x) - 1$ This implies a vertical shift 1 unit downward. (b) $y=f(x-1)$ If there exist a parent function f(x) and a positive real number ‘c’ such that there is a horizontal shift ‘c units’ to the right in the graph of the parent function, it follows that: $y = f(x -c)$ Therefore, in the given question, we have: A parent function and a related function to the parent function, such that $y = f(x-1)$ This implies a horizontal shift 1 unit to the right. (c)$y=\frac{1}{2}f(x)$ If there exist a parent function f(x) and a positive real number ‘c’ such that there is a vertical distortion, the transformation is given as: $y = cf(x)$ There is a vertical stretch if c > 1 and a vertical shrink if 0 < c < 1. Therefore, in the given question, we have: A parent function and a related function to the parent function, such that $y=\frac{1}{2}f(x)$ This implies a vertical shrink of $\frac{1}{2}$ units. (d) $y=f(-\frac{1}{2}x)$ If there exist a parent function f(x) and a positive real number ‘c’ such that there is a horizontal distortion and a reflection, the transformation is given as: $y = f(-cx)$ There is a horizontal reflection and shrink if c > 1 and a horizontal stretch if 0 < c < 1 using y-axis as a mirror. Therefore, in the given question, we have: A parent function and a related function to the parent function, such that $y=f(-\frac{1}{2}x)$ This implies a horizontal reflection and stretch of $\frac{1}{2}$ units.
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