Quick questions on Transformations of functions (QCE Math Methods Unit 1)

3short Q&A pairs drawn directly from our worked dot-point answer. For full context and worked exam questions, read the parent dot-point page.

What is reciprocal horizontal scale?

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y = f(2x)

compresses, halving the

x

-values, rather than stretching.

What are reflection signs?

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y = -f(x)

reflects in the

x

-axis (vertical flip);

y = f(-x)

reflects in the

y

-axis (horizontal flip).

What is wrong order?

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Apply the operations inside the bracket (on

x

) before those outside (on

y

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