Express y(t) as a function of x(t)

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The discussion focuses on expressing y(t) as a function of x(t) through transformations. The derived equation is y(t) = -0.5x(2t-4) + 1.5, which is validated by the participants. However, discrepancies arise when comparing the resulting plot with the reference figure in the textbook (P2.4(b)), particularly in the time interval 4 < t < 5. The consensus indicates that the book's figure may not accurately represent the transformations applied.

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Express y(t) as a function of x(t).

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Transformations:
-x(t)
0.5x(t)
x(2t)
x(t-2)
x(t)+1.5

∴y(t) = -0.5x(2t-4)+1.5

Here is the plot:

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As seen in the plot above, it is different from the figure in the book (P2.4(b)) on the time interval 4 < t < 5. Where am I going wrong?

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It seems that your answer is correct.
 
I just noticed that the time scale for 4 < t < 5 remains the same for the figure in the book. I know the time scale is compressed by 0.5 up until t = 4. So, is the book's figure supposed to look like my plot instead? It seems impossible to express y(t) as a function of x(t) if I use the figure in the book.
 

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