Linear Function Graphs and Transformations

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 translated down 2 units.

• Graph g is steeper.

• Graph g is less steep.

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

Which function is best represented by the graph of g?

• down

• up

• right

• left

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

• 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. (a)  

• 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

• left

• right

• up

• down

What is the effect on the graph of the linear parent function, f(x) = x, when f(x) is replaced by f(x- 7)? Complete the sentence by selecting the correct answers from the drop-down menus. The graph of the line ​ (a)   ​ ​ (b)   7 units.

• shifts horizontally

• up

• down

• left

• right

• shifts vertically

What is the effect on the graph of the linear parent function, f(x) = x, when f(x) is replaced by f(x- 7)? Complete the sentence by selecting the correct answers from the drop-down menus. The graph of the line ​ (a)   ​ ​ (b)   7 units.

• shifts horizontally

• up

• down

• left

• right

• shifts vertically

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

• 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