Questions: Graphing a square root function: Problem type 1
Graph the function.
f(x) = sqrt(x+2)
Plot four points on the graph of the function: the leftmost point and three additional points. Then click on the graph-a-function button.
Transcript text: Graphing a square root function: Problem type 1
Graph the function.
\[
f(x)=\sqrt{x+2}
\]
Plot four points on the graph of the function: the leftmost point and three additional points. Then click on the graph-a-function button.
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Identify Parameters
The given function is f(x)=1x+2+0, where:
a=1 scales the function vertically.
b=1 affects the horizontal scaling and direction.
c=2 shifts the graph horizontally.
d=0 shifts the graph vertically.
Step 2: Domain Determination
The domain of the function is determined by bx+c≥0. Solving for x, we get:
x≥−2 for b>0 and x≤−2 for b<0. Thus, the domain is [−2,∞).
The graph is plotted based on the identified points. The characteristic curve of the square root function is adjusted according to the transformations specified by a, b, c, and d.
Step 5: Adjustments for Transformations
The graph undergoes the following transformations:
Vertical scaling by a factor of a=1.
Horizontal scaling and reflection (if b<0) by a factor of b=1.
Horizontal shift by c=2 (to the left if c>0, to the right if c<0).
Vertical shift by d=0 (upwards if d>0, downwards if d<0).
Final Answer:
The function is graphed based on the calculated points and transformations. For a detailed graph, refer to a graphing calculator or software with the function f(x)=abx+c+d plotted according to the identified parameters and domain.