How do different transformations affect g(x)?

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The discussion focuses on the transformations of the function g(x) and how they differ from standard transformations of f(x). Specifically, it examines the effects of operations such as addition (g(x) + x), multiplication (xg(x)), square root (\sqrt{g(x)}), and multiplication with sine (sin(x)g(x)). The consensus is that these transformations do not adhere to the standard transformation rules and result in entirely different functions rather than simple transformations of g(x).

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Homework Statement



Back in pre-calc, I learned that f(x) can be transformed in the ways of

y = af(bx +c) + d

But very often I come across nastier functions that aren't transformed by scalars, but instead let's say

y = g(x)

what does the transformation do to g(x)?

1. g(x) + x

2. xg(x)

3. [tex]\sqrt{g(x)}[/tex]

4. sin(x)g(x) (in the case of g(x) being any elementary trig function)



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not a clue
 
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I don't think that there are transformations for those functions. g(x) would be an entirely different function.
 

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