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Ch. 2 - Functions and Graphs
Blitzer - College Algebra 8th Edition
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Capitolo 3, Problema 39

Graph the given functions, f and g, in the same rectangular coordinate system. Select integers for x, starting with -2 and ending with 2. Once you have obtained your graphs, describe how the graph of g is related to the graph of f. f(x) = x, g(x) = x + 3

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Identify the given functions: \(f(x) = x\) and \(g(x) = x + 3\).
Create a table of values for \(x\) starting from \(-2\) to \(2\). For each \(x\), calculate \(f(x)\) and \(g(x)\) separately.
For \(f(x) = x\), the values will be the same as \(x\) itself. For \(g(x) = x + 3\), add 3 to each \(x\) value to find the corresponding \(g(x)\) values.
Plot the points for both functions on the same coordinate system using the calculated values. For example, plot \((x, f(x))\) and \((x, g(x))\) for each \(x\) from \(-2\) to \(2\).
Observe the graphs: describe how the graph of \(g\) is related to the graph of \(f\). Consider how adding 3 to \(x\) affects the position of the graph compared to \(f(x)\).

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