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Ch. 4 - Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Blitzer - College Algebra 8th Edition
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5장, 문제 21

The graph of an exponential function is given. Select the function for each graph from the following options:
f(x)=3x,g(x)=3x1,h(x)=3x1,f(x)=3x,G(x)=3x,H(x)=3x.f(x) = 3^x, \(\quad\) g(x) = 3^{x-1}, \(\quad\) h(x) = 3^x - 1, \(\f\)(x) = -3^x, \(\quad\) G(x) = 3^{-x}, \(\quad\) H(x) = -3^{-x}.

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Step 1: Identify the horizontal asymptote of the graph. The graph shows a horizontal asymptote at \(y = -1\), which means the function approaches \(-1\) as \(x\) goes to negative infinity.
Step 2: Recall that the basic exponential function \$3^x\( has a horizontal asymptote at \)y = 0\(. To shift this asymptote to \)y = -1$, the function must be vertically shifted down by 1 unit. This suggests the function has the form \(3^x - 1\).
Step 3: Check the point given on the graph, which is \((1, 5)\). Substitute \(x = 1\) into the candidate function \(3^x - 1\) to verify: \(3^1 - 1 = 3 - 1 = 2\), which does not match the point \((1, 5)\).
Step 4: Consider the function \(3^{x-1}\), which shifts the graph horizontally to the right by 1 unit. The asymptote remains at \(y = 0\), so this does not match the asymptote at \(y = -1\).
Step 5: Since the asymptote is at \(y = -1\) and the graph passes through \((1, 5)\), the function must be \(f(x) = 3^x - 1\). The discrepancy in step 3 suggests rechecking the point or considering the vertical shift as the key feature to identify the function.

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Exponential Functions and Their Graphs

Exponential functions have the form f(x) = a^x, where the base a is positive and not equal to 1. Their graphs show rapid growth or decay, depending on the base and the exponent's sign. Key features include a horizontal asymptote and passing through specific points like (0,1) for f(x) = a^x.
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Transformations of Exponential Functions

Transformations such as shifts and reflections modify the graph of an exponential function. Horizontal shifts change the input (e.g., f(x) = 3^(x-1) shifts right by 1), vertical shifts add or subtract constants (e.g., f(x) = 3^x - 1 shifts down by 1), and reflections flip the graph across axes.
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Transformations of Exponential Graphs

Horizontal Asymptotes in Exponential Functions

Exponential functions have horizontal asymptotes that the graph approaches but never touches. The asymptote is typically y=0 for basic functions, but vertical shifts move it up or down. In the given graph, the asymptote at y = -1 indicates a vertical shift downward by 1.
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