Graphing Techniques Laboratory 1

Allison Dodson, Aiden Fisher, Emily Jovel-Alvarado

Names:

About this Laboratory

Many graphs may be created from the graphs of elementary functions. In this laboratory, you
will explore new graphs by translating and magnifying familiar graphs.

When using the grapher be sure to zoom, scale, and explore coordinates as needed so that your
sketches depict accurate features. Recall that “double clicking” on a point, centers the point on
the screen.

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A) On the same set of axes, sketch and label the graphs for f(x) = x2 and g(x) = x2+2.

f(x)=x^2
g(x)=x^2+2

B) Fill in a table of values for x, f(x), and g(x) when x is an integer in the interval [-5, 5].

You may use the Table button in the application to assist you. For example to find both f(-5)
and
g(-5): Select Table. Fill in -5, and then select Enter.

f(x) 25 16 9 4 1 0 1 4 9 16 25
g(x) 27 18 11 6 3 2 3 6 11 18 27
x -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5

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C) Discuss the change between the functions graphically.

The graph x^2+2 moves up by 2

D) Give a simple pattern found in the columns of the table comparing f(x) and g(x).

A simple pattern that can be found in the columns of the table comparing f(x) and g(x) is
the f(x) values are two less than the g(x) values that are two more than f(x).

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Enter the function to graph f(x) = sqrt(x). You may wish to zoom (in or out) or scale your graph
differently to understand the features of functions.

A) On the same set of axes, sketch and label f(x), g(x) = f(x)+1, h(x) = f(x)-1, and k(x) = f(x)+2.
(Clearly indicate each function.) You may use the Grapher to find the graph of one function
at a time.

B) What is the domain and range for each of these functions?

f(x) Df:(0,+infinity)Rf: (0,+infinity)

g(x) Dg(1,+infinity)
: Rg: (0,+infinity)
h(x) Dh:(-1,+infinity)Rh: (0,+infinity)

k(x) Dk:(2,+infinity)Rk: (0,+infinity)

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C) Now explore the graphs of other functions. Generalize completely with specifics about what
happens graphically when g(x) = f(x)+b.

The graph g(x)=f(x)+b goes diagonally through 0,1 then -1,0.

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A) Sketch and label f(x) = x2 and g(x) = (x+2)2 on

the same set of axes.
f(x)=x^2
g(x)=(x+2)^2

B) Fill in the table of values for x, f(x), and g(x) when x is an integer in the interval [-5, 5].
Hint: This will help you answer part D below.

g(x) 9 4 1 0 1 4 9 16 25 36 49

f(x) 25 16 9 1 0 1 4 9 16 25
4
x -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5

C) Discuss the change between the functions graphically.

When compared to f(x), g(x) is moved to the right on the x axis 2 positions.

D) Give a pattern found in the rows and columns of the table that helps explain the graphical
change in part C.

They’re all based on the zero scale, meaning with the negative x, the numbers are fine,
and for the positive x’s after zero are the flopped values from the negative x’s .

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E) Sketch and label f(x) = sqrt(x)

and g(x) = sqrt(x-2) on the same set of axes.
f(x)=sqrt(x)
g(x)=sqrt(x-2)
F) What is the domain and range of each function?
(0,+infinity)
f(x) Df:(0,+infinity) Rf:

g(x) Dg(0,+infinity)
: Rg: (-2,+infinity)

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Sketch a graph of g(x) = (x-3)2+2.

What are the coordinates of the vertex?

Using the form f(x) = (x-b)2+c, try different values

for b and c and observe how the position of the
vertex changes with respect to the a and b values.

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On the same set of axes sketch and label
f(x) = x2, g(x) = 2x2 and h(x) = .4 x2.

f(x)=x^2

g(x)=2x^2

h(x)=.4x^2

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Describe how f(x) changes when the coefficient, “a”, is negative for g(x) = af(x). (Explore more
than one function before you make a conjecture. Be as accurate as possible with your
description. More than one type of change may take place.)

When the coefficient is negative, the graph will show a reflection since g(x) is positive,
and then f(x) is negative. This reflection is over the x-axis. This negative function will
be facing down.

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A) On the same set of axes, sketch and label the

graph for f(x) = x3 and g(x) = 3.5x3.

B) Fill in a table of values for x, f(x) and g(x) when x is an integer in the interval [-5, 5].

g(x) -437.5 -224 -94.5 -28 -3.5 3.5 28 94.5 224 437.5
0
f(x) -125 -64 -27 -8 -1 0 1 8 27 64 125

x -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5

C) Discuss the change between the functions graphically.

1 of the graphs is wider then the original graph

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D) Give a simple pattern found in the columns of the table comparing f(x) and g(x).

The negative x values are negative, and the positive x- values are the
same numbers, just positive.

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Select Equat. and delete any entered expressions.

For this section it is important that you only use the y1 field to check your answers.

Select the right arrow, >, in the lower right of the pop-up box to view function 1., or f1(x).

Complete the equation for the depicted graph using the y1 field and Check your equation. Once
you are satisfied with your equation, enter your response below for f1(x).

Using the same process, select each of the remaining 4 functions, in order, and write an equation
for each in the blank provided.

Hint: All numbers you use in your equations will be integers between -5 to 5. Once a function is
graphed, you can change the scales as needed. Be sure to select enter after each change you
make.

1. f1(x) = x^3+1

2. f2(x) = (x-2)^2
(x+1)^2-3
3. f3(x) =

4. f4(x) = a |x+3|-2
(x-1)^2+3
5. f5(x) =

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