Reflections and Transformations

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The discussion focuses on the transformation of the function f(x) = 5 - g(x). It establishes that the graph is first reflected over the x-axis and then translated upward by 5 units. This order of operations is crucial for accurately representing the transformations of the function. The conclusion is that reflecting first and translating second yields the correct graphical representation.

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Homework Statement


f(x) = 5 - g(x)
Do you reflect first, then translate, or translate then reflect?


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So the graph would be translated up 5 units and reflected over the x-axis. Do you translate it up 5 units, then reflect? or vice versa?
 
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Reflect across the x-axis first, then translate up 5 units.
 

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