Algebra Linear Transformation

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

• down

• up

• right

• left

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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.

Which represents the parent function shifted down two units?

• f(x) = -2x

• f(x) = x - 2

• f(x) = x + 2

• f(x) = 2x

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

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

A student graphed f(x) = x and g(x) = ⅓f(x). Which statement is true?

• The graph of f is steeper than the graph of g.

• The graph of f is less steep than the graph of g.

• The graph of f is shifted 2 units up to create the graph of g.

• The graph of f is shifted 2 units to the right to create the graph of g.

Describe the transformation from the parent function: y = 3x + 5

• Steeper; Shift up 5 units

• Steeper; Shift down 5 units

• Flatter; Shift up 5 units

• Flatter; Shift down 5 units