Rewrite function if moved by a vector and is mirrored

In summary, we discussed a function f(x) and the regulations for moving it by a vector or mirroring it over the x or y axis. We also provided examples of how these regulations would apply to a specific function.
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JG FRANKO
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1. There is a function f(x). Write regulations for it if: -you move it by a vector r=(a,b),
-you mirror it over x or y axis.2. f(x) isn't exactly given. Vector is r(a,b).3. If we move it by vector: f(x-a)+b,
If we mirror it over x: -f(x)
If we mirror it over y: f(-x)
So if I am correct, let's say we have f(x)=x^2+x-4, then when we move it for the vector: f(x)=x^(2-a)+x+(-4+b).
If we mirror it over x: f(x)=(-x)^2-x-4 and if we mirror it over y : f(x)=-(x^2)-x+4

Is this correct?

graphs of f(x) that I got for mirroring: https://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=f(x)=(-x)^2-x-4
https://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=f(x)=-(x^2)-x+4
 
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JG FRANKO said:
If we mirror it over x: f(x)=(-x)^2-x-4 and if we mirror it over y : f(x)=-(x^2)-x+4

I think the opposite mirror it over ##x##: ##f(x)=-(x^2)-x+4## and if we mirror it over ##y## : ##f(x)=(-x)^2-x-4##
 
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FAQ: Rewrite function if moved by a vector and is mirrored

How does moving a function by a vector affect its graph?

Moving a function by a vector will shift its graph horizontally and/or vertically, depending on the direction and magnitude of the vector. This will result in a new graph that is parallel to the original but shifted in position.

What happens when a function is mirrored?

Mirroring a function involves reflecting its graph across a certain axis, such as the x-axis or y-axis. This will result in a new graph that is a mirror image of the original, with the x and y coordinates of each point reversed.

Can a function be both moved by a vector and mirrored?

Yes, a function can be both moved by a vector and mirrored. The vector will first shift the original graph, and then the mirrored graph will be created based on the new position of the function.

How does the order of transformations affect the final graph of a function?

The order of transformations matters when it comes to the final graph of a function. For example, if a function is first moved by a vector and then mirrored, the final graph will be different from if it was first mirrored and then moved by a vector. The transformations will affect the original graph in different ways depending on their order.

Can moving a function by a vector and mirroring it change the shape of the graph?

No, moving a function by a vector and mirroring it will not change the shape of the graph. The shape of the graph will remain the same, only its position and orientation will be altered.

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