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Ch. 4 - Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Blitzer - College Algebra 8th Edition
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Capitolo 5, Problema 29

Begin by graphing f(x) = 2x. Then use transformations of this graph to graph the given function. Be sure to graph and give equations of the asymptotes. Use the graphs to determine each function's domain and range. If applicable, use a graphing utility to confirm your hand-drawn graphs. h(x) = 2x+1 – 1

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Start by understanding the base function: \(f(x) = 2^x\). This is an exponential function with a horizontal asymptote at \(y = 0\), domain \((-\infty, \infty)\), and range \((0, \infty)\).
Identify the transformations in the given function \(h(x) = 2^{x+1} - 1\). The term \(x + 1\) inside the exponent indicates a horizontal shift to the left by 1 unit.
The \(-1\) outside the exponential function represents a vertical shift downward by 1 unit. This will move the entire graph down by 1.
Determine the new equation of the asymptote after the vertical shift. Since the original asymptote is \(y = 0\), shifting down by 1 changes it to \(y = -1\).
Using these transformations, sketch the graph of \(h(x)\) by shifting the graph of \(f(x)\) left by 1 unit and down by 1 unit. Then, state the domain as \((-\infty, \infty)\) and the range as \((-1, \infty)\).

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