Linear Transformations

The linear parent function, f(x) = x, is transformed to g(x) = f(x) - 6. Describe the transformation.

• g(x) is shifted up 6 units

• g(x) is shifted down 6 units

• g(x) is shifted left 6 units

• g(x) is shifted right 6 units

If the graph of the parent function f(x) = x is shifted 7 units
down, which of the following equations would the new graphed
line represent?

• f(x) = 7x
• f(x) = x - 7
• f(x) = x + 7
• f(x) = 7x - 7

Which of the following g(x) equations is Steeper and shifted down from f(x) = x?

• g(x) = 2 f(x) + 6

• g(x) = 1/2 f(x) + 6

• g(x) = 2 f(x) - 6

• g(x) = 1/2 f(x) - 6

The linear parent function, f(x) = x, is transformed to g(x) = f(x) + 3. Describe the transformation.

• g(x) is shifted up 3 units

• g(x) is shifted down 3 units

• g(x) is shifted left 3 units

• g(x) is shifted right 3 units

Which transformation on

f(x) = x

is g(x) = -f(x)

• The graph was shifted down

• The slope will be less steep

• The graph will be wider

• Reflection across the x-axis.

Use the graphs of f and g to describe the transformation from the graph of f to the graph of g.

• Graph g is a reflection.

• Graph g shifts down 2 units.

• Graph g is steeper by a factor of 2

• Graph g is less steeper by a factor of 1/2

Use the graphs of f and g to describe the transformation from the graph of f to the graph of g.

• Graph g shifted down 3 units

• Graph g shifted down 4 units

• Graph g shifted up 4 units

• Graph g reflected

Use the graphs of f and g to describe the transformation from the graph of f to the graph of g.

• Graph g shifted down 6 units

• Graph g is steeper by a factor of 7

• Graph g is less steep by a factor of 1/3

• Graph g shifted up 6 units

Use the graphs of f and g to describe the transformation from the graph of f to the graph of g.

• Graph g reflected

• Graph g shifted up 2 units

• Graph g reflected and shifted down 2 units.

• Graph g reflected and shifted up 2 units

The linear parent function, f(x) = x, is transformed to g(x) = f(x + 3). Describe the transformation.

• g(x) is shifted up 3 units

• g(x) is shifted down 3 units

• g(x) is shifted left 3 units

• g(x) is shifted right 3 units