Sure! Here are some sample Unit Test questions and answers related to transformations in mathematics, particularly focusing on functions, geometry, and algebra.
Questions and Answers on Transformations:
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Question: What does a vertical shift of a function \( f(x) \) by \( k \) units look like?
- Answer: The transformed function is \( f(x) + k \). If \( k > 0 \), the graph shifts up; if \( k < 0 \), it shifts down.
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Question: How do you perform a horizontal shift on the function \( f(x) \)?
- Answer: A horizontal shift to the right by \( h \) units results in the function \( f(x - h) \). To shift left by \( h \) units, the function is transformed to \( f(x + h) \).
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Question: What is the effect of multiplying the function \( f(x) \) by a negative number?
- Answer: If you multiply \( f(x) \) by \( -1 \), the graph is reflected over the x-axis. If multiplied by a positive number greater than 1, it also vertically stretches the graph.
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Question: Describe the transformation of the function \( f(x) = x^2 \) to \( g(x) = 2(x - 3)^2 + 1 \).
- Answer: The transformations involved are:
- Shift right by 3 units (horizontal shift: \( x - 3 \)).
- Vertical stretch by a factor of 2 (scaling: \( 2 \)).
- Shift up by 1 unit (vertical shift: \( +1 \)).
- Answer: The transformations involved are:
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Question: If \( f(x) = \sqrt{x} \), what is the transformation represented by \( g(x) = \sqrt{x + 4} - 2 \)?
- Answer: The transformation includes:
- Shift left by 4 units (horizontal shift: \( x + 4 \)).
- Shift down by 2 units (vertical shift: \( -2 \)).
- Answer: The transformation includes:
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Question: What is the effect of a reflection over the y-axis on the function \( f(x) = x^3 \)?
- Answer: The reflection over the y-axis results in the function \( f(-x) = (-x)^3 = -x^3 \).
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Question: Which of the following transformations corresponds to the function \( g(x) = -f(x + 2) + 3 \)?
- Answer: The transformations are:
- Shift left by 2 units (horizontal shift: \( x + 2 \)).
- Reflect over the x-axis (multiplying by -1).
- Shift up by 3 units (vertical shift: \( +3 \)).
- Answer: The transformations are:
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Question: What transformation is applied to the function \( f(x) \) to obtain \( f(-x) \)?
- Answer: The transformation is a reflection over the y-axis.
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