Linear Transformations Graphs

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)

• Reflection across the y-axis

• 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 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

• Vertical stretch by a factor of 4

• Vertical compression by a factor of 1/4

• Vertical translation up by 1/4 units.

• Horizontal compression by a factor of 1/4

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

Which function is best represented by the graph of g?

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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 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