FUNCTIONS
1.1 Prerequisite Skills + Translations p. 1
1.2 Reflections p. 17
1.3 Stretches p. 27
1.4 Combining Transformations p. 47
1.5 Inverse of a Relation p. 65
Chapter Review Practice p. 81
In this units we’ll take some known and new functions and apply various transformations. And that means, if
you’re eager with anticipation, to alter the function’s equation or graph.
However before we get into all of that – over the next few pages (and 6 warm-ups), we’ll brush up on some key
concepts we’ll need in this first unit and throughout this course. Starting with – some functions from Math 20!
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1.1 Prerequisite Skills and Translations
Warm-up
The Cubic Function – The Graph of
Exploration #2
1 Complete the table of values on the left and
3
plot the points to sketch the graph of the
2 (–2) = –8 function. Use your graphing calculator to confirm.
1
0 2 State the function’s domain and range.
1
2 Domain Range
(– 2, – 8)
5 Compare this table of values with that of . 6 On the same grid, sketch the graph of .
What do you notice? State the domain and range of this new function.
Domain Range
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Chapter 1 – Transformations
4 Fill in the blanks: The graph of has a vertical asymptote at _______ and a
horizontal asymptote at _______. The domain of the function is ___________ and the range is ___________.
Can’t divide by zero
Horizontal
Asymptote
at $ 0
Vertical
Asymptote
at # 0
For domain, we consider all input, or values. For range, we consider all output, or values.
% %
Range
4, 2 Domain 4, 2
# #
5, 3 5, 3
We do not need to graph on our calculators, or even consider what the graph might look like.
Simply think …. For what value(s) # would the denominator (“bottom”) be zero?
Domain is given by: # 3"0 Set the denominator not equal to zero, and isolate #
| " , ∈ℝ This domain is not suitable for interval notation, but if
we chose to, it would be: ∞, ⋃ ,∞
“Union” (think –
“combined with”)
Square Root Negatives For example, what is the domain of….
Note that this is not in the curriculum
'
Again, we need not concern ourselves with the graph! (And like ( # above, we won’t even get to the
graphs until unit 7) Instead, think …. For what value(s) # would we be square-rooting negatives?
Domain is given by: 4# 3 0 Set what’s under the root sign greater than or equal to
zero, and isolate #
4# 3
| / , ∈ℝ In interval notation: ⁄ ,∞
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Chapter 1 – Transformations
Before we continue our warm-ups and into transformations, let’s do some practice with domain and range.
Given the graphs below, state the domain (D) and range (R) for each function, in both set and interval notation
(a) (b) (c)
D: D: D:
Set Notation Interval Notation Set Interval Set Interval
R: R: R:
Set Notation Interval Notation Set Interval Set Interval
Horizontal
1.5, 5
Asymptote
D: D: D:
Set Interval Set Set Interval
R: R: R:
Set Interval Set Set Interval
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1.1 Prerequisite Skills and Translations
0 2 - 1
0 1
0 4 2 0
4 For example, consider the graph of - ,
for different values of -.
The center function is where 0 1, that is,
When 0 6 1, such as with , the graph is
vertically stretched by a factor of 2. (The graph is narrower)
And when 0 7 0 7 1, such as with , the graph
is vertically stretched by a factor of 1/4. (graph is wider)
Group 2
2 Each of the graphs in group 1 represent a quadratic function in the
form - . /, where 0 1 or 0 1, and ℎ, 5 ∈ 8
Determine an equation for each graph.
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Chapter 1 – Transformations
1 Complete each table of values below and plot the points to sketch the second function, $2 , on the same grid
as $9 # 2 . Verify your graph of $2 using your graphing calculator. (Match your window to the grid below)
i $9 #2 (– 2, 8 ) ii $9 #2
$9 #2 $9 #2
$2 #2 4 $2 # 4 2
=
2 2
2 (-2) = 4 4+4 = 8 6 –6+4 = -2 (-2) = 4 (– 6, 4 )
1 5
0 4
1 3
2 2
2 For each case, describe how the graph of can be obtained by horizontally or vertically translating the
graph of .
i $9 #2 ii $9 #2
$2 #2 4 $2 # 4 2
3 For each case above, describe which coordinate (# or $) is affected, and how. Complete a mapping rule for
each.
i #, $ → ii #, $ →
4 Graph each of the following pairs of functions in your graphing calculator. Then, describe how the graph of
can be obtained by horizontally or vertically translating the graph of , and provide a mapping rule.
i $9 # ii $9 #
$2 # 3 $2 # 5
iii $9 #
$2 # 3 1
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A function % , transformed to % . /, is % . /
For each pair of functions below, $ < # is obtained by horizontally and vertically translating
Worked
Example the graph of $ ( # . Determine an equation for $ < # , (i) in terms of ( # and (ii) in terms
of #, for (b) and (c) only. Then, (iii) provide a mapping rule from ( # → < # .
(a) $ ( # (b) (c)
( # #2 '
' ( # #
'
4, 0
3, 2
Class Example 1.13 Determining the Horizontal / Vertical Translation from a graph
For each pair of functions below, $ < # is obtained by horizontally and / or vertically translating the graph
of $ ( # . Provide the indicated equations / mapping rule below.
%
%
i i i
Equation of < # in Equation of < # in Equation of < # in
terms of ( # terms of ( # terms of ( #
ii ii ii
Mapping rule of Equation of < # in Equation of < # in
$ ( # →$ < # terms of # terms of #
iii iii
Mapping rule of Mapping rule of
$ ( # →$ < # $ ( # →$ < #
Class Example 1.14 Determining the Horizontal / Vertical Translation from the equation
Given each basic graph below, use transformations to sketch the indicated function on the same grid, and
provide a mapping rule. Be sure to carefully transform each point indicated ( ).
Indicate the domain and range of each sketched function. (Use either set or interval notation)
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1.1 Practice Questions
1. Given the graphs below, state the domain (D) and range (R) for each function, in the notations specified.
Vertical Asymptote Vertical Asymptote
(a) (b) (c)
Horizontal
Asymptote
D:
D: D:
Set Interval
Set Interval Set
R:
R: R:
Set Interval
Set Interval Set
5
(d) , 17 (e) (f)
4
D: D: D:
Set Interval Set Interval Set
R: R: R:
Set Interval Set Interval Set
(g) (h)
D: D:
Set Interval
R: R:
Set Interval
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Chapter 1 – Transformations
2. Without graphing, state the domain and / or the range (as indicated) for each of the following functions.
Your choice – answer in either set or interval notation!
(a) $ 2 (b) ℎ # (c) $
# 3 4 # 11 9 6 9# 3
D: D: D:
R: R: R:
1 # 3
(d) ( # (e) 1 # #? 12# 2 # 4 (f) $
# 3 #2 # 6
D: D: D:
8
(g) < # (h) ( # 6 (i) $ 5# 1 11
#2 7
D:
D: R: D:
#2 4
(j) $ 5 2# 9 (k) $ 6# 5 (l) < #
#2 3# 4
D:
R: D: D:
#
(m) $ (n) $ 3A 1
#2 # 5
D: D:
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3. For each pair of functions below, $ < # is obtained by horizontally and / or vertically translating the graph
of $ ( # . Provide the indicated equations / mapping rule below.
'
% '
'
i i
i Equation of < # in Equation of < # in
terms of ( # terms of ( #
Equation of < # in
terms of ( # ii
ii
Equation of < # in
iii Equation of < # in
terms of #
terms of #
Mapping rule of
$ ( # →$ < # iii iii
Mapping rule of Mapping rule of
$ ( # →$ < # $ ( # →$ < #
4. The graphs of each function below can be obtained by horizontally and / or vertically translating one of the
basic graphs. Determine an equation for each function, in terms of #. Then, indicate the domain and
range for each, in either set or interval notation.
Vertical Asymptote '
(a) (b) (c) /
Horizontal
Asymptote
i i i
Equation of ( # Equation of < # Equation of 5 #
ii ii ii
Domain Range Domain Range Domain Range
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Chapter 1 – Transformations
5. The graphs of each function below can be obtained by horizontally and / or vertically translating one of the
basic function graphs. Sketch each indicated function by plotting a minimum of 4 points. Then, indicate
the domain and range of each sketched function, using either set or interval notation.
(a) (b)
( # # 4 3 1
< # 1
# 4
Domain
Domain
Range
Range
(c) (d)
2
ℎ # # 5 1 $ #? 2
Domain Domain
Range Range
4. (a) i ( # #2 1 1
(b) i < # (c) i 5 # # 1 5
# 4
ii D: # ∈ ℝ R: 1, ∞ ii D: #|# " 4, # ∈ ℝ R: $|$ " 0, $ ∈ ℝ ii D: #|# 1,# ∈ ℝ
R: $|$ 5,$ ∈ ℝ
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7. Given each graph of the function $ ( # , sketch the graph of the indicated function on the same grid.
(a) $ ( # 5 (b) $ ( # 2 4 (c) $ ( # 5 6
8. Given each mapping rule for $ ( # to a transformed function, state an equation for the transformed
function, in terms of ( # .
(a) #, $ → # 1, $ 2 (b) #, $ → # 5, $
10. A function ( # # 2 is transformed to $ < # and $ ℎ # by applying vertical translations, with the
effect described below. Determine the value and direction of the translation, and state an equation for the
transformed function, in terms of ( # and in terms of #.
(a) Determine the vertical translation applied if (b) Determine the vertical translation applied
$ < # passes through 3, 13 . if $ ℎ # passes through 4, 1 .
i i
Translation Translation
ii ii
Equation of < # in terms of ( # Equation in terms of ( #
iii iii
Equation of < # in terms of # Equation in terms of #
Horizontal
Asymptote
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Chapter 1 – Transformations
11. A function ( # # is transformed to $ < # and $ ℎ # by applying horizontal translations, with the
effect described below. Determine the value and direction of the translation, and state an equation for the
transformed function, in terms of ( # and in terms of #.
(a) Determine the horizontal translation applied (b) Determine the horizontal translation
if $ < # passes through 7, 2 . applied if $ ℎ # passes through 5, 5 .
i Translation: i Translation:
12. A function ( # # 2 ? 1 is transformed to $ < # by applying vertical translation, so that the graph
of < # passes through the point 0, 2 . Determine the value and direction of the translation, and state an
equation for the transformed function, in terms of ( # and in terms of #.
i Translation: ii Equation in terms of ( # : iii Equation in terms of #
1
14. A function < # is transformed to $ 5 # by horizontally translating the graph 7 unit left and
#
vertically translating 1 unit up, so the transformed graph passes through a point B 9, D .
Determine the value of D.
Step-by-step solutions, along with videos and additional practice exams, can be found at math30-1edge.com
7. (a) % & (b) (c) 8. (a) $ ( # 1 2
(b) $ ( # 5
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Vertical
Asymptote $ < #
16. The function $ < # , shown on the right, is transformed &
to 5 # 5 < # 6 .
State the domain and range of $ 5 #
ii
Range of < #
iii
Equation of < # in terms of #
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