Proving Energy of a Signal: g(t)

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The discussion focuses on proving the energy of a signal g(t) and its transformations. It establishes that for an energy signal g(t) with energy Eg, the energy remains Eg for the signals -g(t), g(-t), and g(t-T). Additionally, it concludes that the energy of the scaled signal g(at) is Eg/a. The proof relies on the definition of energy signals, specifically Eg = ∫(g(t)^2) dt from -∞ to ∞, and emphasizes the importance of appropriate change of variables in the proof process.

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Hi, I am having a bit of a problem regarding a simple proof for a generic energy signal, the question reads as thus:
For an energy signal g(t) with energy Eg, show that the energy of anyone of the signals -g(t), g(-t) and g(t-T) is Eg. Show that the energy of g(at) is Eg/a.

While I can arrive at the answers intuitively, the total area under the curve is constant for the first parts and is being reduced or increased for the second part, I can't figure out how to mathematically prove any of these except the case of -g(t). I am starting with the basic definition of the energy signal Eg=integral(g(t)^2,t,-inf,inf) but I can't figure out a way to get any further without an actual function.Can anyone give me any guidance?

Thanks so much.
 
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For all the other ones, you should use an appropriate change of variables. Look at the definition of Eg for the specific g given and think about what a good choice for a change of variable would be.
 

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