Chapter 2

Transformation of
Functions
By Joseph B, Jason J, Michael D, and Gabriele B.

Sections
2.1 Functions And Equivalent Algebraic Expressions.
2.2 Operations With Rational Expressions
2.6 Combinations of Transformations
2.7 Inverse of a Function

2.1 Functions and Equivalent Algebraic

Expressions
Simply
into standard form and check if
Check several points by replacing x with
they are the same

0, 1, -1.

f(x)= 5(x2 + 3x - 2) - (2x+4)2

If the values are the same, they are

equivalent

g(x)= x2 - x - 26

f(x)=(8x-3)2 + (-7x+5)(9x+1)

= (5x2 + 15x - 10) - (2x+4)

(2x+4)

= (8x-3)(8x-3) + (-63x2 - 38x + 5)

= (5x2 + 15x - 10) - (4x2 +16x

+16)

f(x) = x2 - 10x + 14

= x2 - x - 26
Therefore the 2 functions are

= (64x2 - 48x +9) + (-63x2 - 38x + 5)

g(x) = x2 - 10x + 14
f(0) = 14

f(0) = -14

2.2 Operations with Rational Expressions

Introduction
The ability to manipulate rational expressions is a very good skill to have. This skill is used
by people such as engineers, scientists, and mathematicians. For example, something that
requires this skill is calculating resistance in parallel circuits.
Key Concepts
Multiplication & Division
-

Factor any polynomials if possible.

Addition & Subtraction

- Factor denominators.
- Determine the LCM of the
If dividing, multiply by the reciprocal of the expression.
denominators and rewrite with
common denominators.
Divide out any common factors.
- Add or subtract numerators
- Simplify and state restrictions
State any restrictions.

2.6 Combinations of Transformations

- stretches, compressions, and reflections can be performed in any order
before translations.
- Ensure that the function is written in the form of y= af[k(x-d)]+c

a corresponds to a vertical stretch or compression and, if a<0, a reflection in

the x-axis

k corresponds to a horizontal stretch or compression and, if k<0, a reflection

in the y-axis
d corresponds to a horizontal translation to the right or left

Parent Functions
- Red f(x) = x2
- Black f(x) = x
- Green f(x) = 1/x
- Purple f(x) = x

Transformations
- Black Parent Function
- Purple Vertical Stretch
- Green Horizontal Stretch
- Yellow Reflected on the x axis
- Blue Vertical Translation
- Red Horizontal Translation

2.7 Inverse of a Function

A inverse of a function f (x) is denoted by f-1 (x).
Can be found by changing the x and y coordinates of a function.
Then you solve the new equation for y.
The f (x) and the f -1(x).
The inverse must be put in vertex form.

2.7 Inverse of a Function

f(x)= x2 +6x + 15

x-6 = y+3

= (x2 + 6x + 32 ) -32 + 15

x-6

= (x + 3)2 + 6
y = (x + 3)2 + 6
x= (y + 3)2 + 6
x-6=(y + 3)2

-3=y

f-1(x) = x-6 - 3
Step 1: Complete the Square
Step 2: Interchange x and y
Step 3 Solve for y

2.7 Inverse of a Function

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Presentation