Transformations of Exponential Functions
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What transformation does the function f(x) = -(3)^x undergo?

  • Vertical shift down 7
  • Reflection across the x-axis (correct)
  • Growth (correct)
  • Decay
  • What is the horizontal shift of g(x) = 4^(x-2)?

    Right 2 units

    What kind of transformation does h(x) = (1/2)^x+3 represent?

  • Reflection across the x-axis
  • Decay (correct)
  • Horizontal shift
  • Vertical shift up 3 units (correct)
  • What transformation does f(x) = (1/2)^-x undergo?

    <p>Reflection across the y-axis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What transformations does f(x) = -(2^x) - 7 have?

    <p>Vertical shift down 7 units</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the horizontal shift for f(x) = 2^(x+2)?

    <p>Left 2 units</p> Signup and view all the answers

    F(x) = -(2^x) reflects across the x-axis.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the vertical shift for f(x) = 2^x + 1?

    <p>Up one unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What transformations are applied to f(x) = 2^-x+3?

    <p>Reflects across the y-axis and shifts up three units</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of the transformation for f(x) = 3 ∙ 2^x?

    <p>Stretches by a factor of 3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What transformation does f(x) = 1/2 ∙ 2^x represent?

    <p>Shrinks by a factor of 1/2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What transformations does f(x) = -(1/2)^x - 6 undergo?

    <p>Reflects across the x-axis and shifts down 6 units</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Exponential Functions Transformation Overview

    • Exponential functions can undergo various transformations such as reflections, shifts, and stretches.
    • General form of exponential functions: f(x) = a * b^(x-h) + k, where:
      • a: vertical stretch or compression
      • b: base of exponential
      • (h, k): horizontal and vertical shifts, respectively

    Reflections Across Axes

    • Reflection across the x-axis indicates a negative coefficient for the exponential term.
    • Example: f(x) = -(3^x) shows reflection across x-axis with base 3, exhibiting growth behavior.
    • Reflection across the y-axis occurs when the variable x is negated, as in f(x) = (1/2)^-x, indicating decay.

    Vertical and Horizontal Shifts

    • A vertical shift moves the graph up or down based on the constant added or subtracted.
      • Example: h(x) = (1/2)^x + 3 shifts the graph up 3 units, with a decay base of ½.
    • A horizontal shift moves the graph left or right determined by the value within the parentheses.
      • Example: g(x) = 4^(x-2) indicates a shift to the right by 2 units, maintaining growth with base 4.

    Stretches and Compressions

    • Vertical stretch is represented by a coefficient greater than 1 multiplying the function.
      • Example: f(x) = 3 * 2^x stretches the graph vertically by a factor of 3.
    • Vertical compression occurs when the coefficient is between 0 and 1.
      • Example: f(x) = 1/2 * 2^x compresses the graph vertically by a factor of ½.

    Combined Transformations

    • Transformations can be combined in a single function.
      • Example: f(x) = -(2^x) - 7 reflects across the x-axis and shifts down 7 units while exhibiting growth.
      • Another example is f(x) = -(1/2)^x - 6, which reflects across the x-axis and shifts down 6 units, implying decay.

    Notable Transformations

    • g(x) = 4^(x-2):
      • Horizontal shift to the right 2 units, base 4, maintains growth.
    • f(x) = 2^-x + 3:
      • Reflection across y-axis, vertical shift up 3 units showcasing decay.
    • f(x) = 2^x + 1:
      • A straightforward vertical shift upward by 1 unit with base 2 and growth.

    Summary

    • Understanding the transformations of exponential functions increases the ability to graph and interpret various forms efficiently.
    • Each transformation affects the function's direction, growth/decay behavior, and position in the coordinate system.

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    Description

    This quiz focuses on various transformations of exponential functions with distinct characteristics such as reflections, shifts, and decay. Each flashcard illustrates a function and its transformation properties. Test your understanding of how different parameters affect the graph's behavior.

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