Transformations

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

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

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

The linear parent function, f(x) = x, is transformed to g(x) = f(x) - 7. Does this result in a horizontal or vertical translation?

• horizontal

• vertical

The linear parent function, f(x) = x, is transformed to g(x) = f(x + 6). Does this result in a horizontal or vertical translation?

• horizontal

• vertical

Which transformation will occur if f(x) = x is replaced with 2f(x)?

• Vertical stretch by a factor of 2

• Vertical compression by a factor of 1/2

• Vertical translation up by 2 units.

• Horizontal compression by a factor of 1/2

If the graph of the parent function f(x) = x is shifted 7 units up and is horizontally compressed by a factor of 3, what is the function?

• g(x) = f(7x) + 3
• g(x) = 3f(x) - 7
• g(x) = f(3x) + 7
• g(x) = 7x - 3

The graphs of linear functions f and g are shown on the grid. Which function is best represented by the graph of g?

• vertical stretch factor 2 and translate up 3

• vertical stretch factor 2 and translate left 3

• vertical stretch factor 2 and translate down 3

• translate right 2 and up three