The table represents the quadratic functions f(x) and g(x).

x f(x) g(x)
−2 5 10
−1 2 4
0 1 2
1 2 4
2 5 10

What transformation of f(x) will produce g(x)?
g(x) = f(2x)
g(x) = 2f(x)
g of x equals f of the quantity of one-half times x end quantity
g of x equals one-half times f of x

1 answer

To determine the transformation of \( f(x) \) that produces \( g(x) \), we can first analyze the values of both functions as given in the table.

Let's summarize the values:

\[ \begin{array}{c|c|c} x & f(x) & g(x) \ \hline -2 & 5 & 10 \ -1 & 2 & 4 \ 0 & 1 & 2 \ 1 & 2 & 4 \ 2 & 5 & 10 \ \end{array} \]

We can observe the relationship between \( f(x) \) and \( g(x) \):

  • At \( x = -2 \), \( f(-2) = 5 \) results in \( g(-2) = 10 \) (which is \( 2 \cdot f(-2) \)).
  • At \( x = -1 \), \( f(-1) = 2 \) results in \( g(-1) = 4 \) (which is \( 2 \cdot f(-1) \)).
  • At \( x = 0 \), \( f(0) = 1 \) results in \( g(0) = 2 \) (which is \( 2 \cdot f(0) \)).
  • At \( x = 1 \), \( f(1) = 2 \) results in \( g(1) = 4 \) (which is \( 2 \cdot f(1) \)).
  • At \( x = 2 \), \( f(2) = 5 \) results in \( g(2) = 10 \) (which is \( 2 \cdot f(2) \)).

From this pattern, we can conclude that \( g(x) \) is simply \( 2 \) times \( f(x) \).

Thus, the transformation is:

\[ g(x) = 2f(x) \]

Answer: \( g(x) = 2f(x) \)