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Ch. 2 - Functions and Graphs
Blitzer - College Algebra 8th Edition
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Capitolo 3, Problema 32

Use the graph of y = f(x) to graph each function g. g(x) = 2f(x+2) − 1

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Start by identifying the transformations applied to the base function f(x). The given function g(x) = 2f(x+2) − 1 involves three transformations: a horizontal shift, a vertical stretch, and a vertical shift.
Analyze the horizontal shift. The term (x+2) inside the function indicates a shift to the left by 2 units. This means every point on the graph of f(x) will move 2 units to the left.
Next, consider the vertical stretch. The coefficient 2 outside the function, multiplying f(x), means that the graph of f(x) will be stretched vertically by a factor of 2. This doubles the distance of each point from the x-axis.
Now, account for the vertical shift. The term −1 at the end of the function indicates a downward shift by 1 unit. This means every point on the graph will move 1 unit down.
To graph g(x), start with the graph of f(x). Apply the transformations in the following order: shift the graph 2 units to the left, stretch it vertically by a factor of 2, and finally shift it 1 unit downward. Plot the resulting points to complete the graph of g(x).

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Horizontal Shift

A horizontal shift occurs when a function is adjusted left or right along the x-axis. In the function g(x) = 2f(x+2) − 1, the term (x+2) indicates a shift of the graph of f(x) to the left by 2 units. This concept is crucial for accurately positioning the graph of g(x) relative to f(x).
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Vertical Stretch and Shift

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