OMGMathPLS
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I do not get what is going on here. Can someone please explain? This is sohard for me to understand. thank you
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The discussion revolves around understanding the function transformation defined by the rule \( g(x) = f(-x) + 1 \). Participants explore how to apply this rule to compute values of \( g \) based on given values of \( f \), focusing on specific inputs such as \( g(-2) \) and \( g(-1) \). The conversation includes attempts to clarify the steps involved in the transformation and the reasoning behind them.
Participants generally agree on the method to apply the transformation rule, but there is some confusion and uncertainty regarding the reasoning behind the steps taken, particularly in relation to the use of \( f(x) \) in finding \( g(x) \). No consensus is reached on the clarity of the explanation or the necessity of certain steps.
Some participants express uncertainty about the process of using \( f(x) \) to find \( g(x) \), indicating potential gaps in understanding the relationship between the two functions. There is also a lack of clarity on how to interpret the outputs from the table of values for \( f \).
MarkFL said:Let's look at the first place where an answer is expected, that is to find $g(-2)$.
We are given the rule:
$$g(x)=f(-x)+1$$
Therefore, we may state:
$$g(-2)=f(-(-2))+1=f(2)+1=-1+1=0$$
Can you try the others in the same way?
OMGMathPLS said:Ok so we're including the - we are plugging it in with the negative.
That makes more sense.
MarkFL said:Let's look at the next one...what did you do to get 0?
OMGMathPLS said:I'm not sure why we are putting it into the (x) first and then = f(x) if we're trying to find g(x).
MarkFL said:In order to find $g(x)$, we need to use the given rule:
$$g(x)=f(-x)+1$$
So, we do the following:
1.) Negate the input to $g$.
2.) Pass this negated input to $f$.
3.) Add 1 to the value obtained from $f$.
4.) This is the value of $g$.
So, for the second one, we find:
1.) $$-(-1)=1$$
2.) $$f(1)=2$$
3.) $$2+1=3$$
4.) $$g(-1)=3$$
Or, as I did the first one:
$$g(-1)=f(-(-1))+1=f(1)+1=2+1=3$$ :D