Questions: Let f(x)=3x If g(x) is the graph of f(x) shifted right 1 units, write a formula for g(x) g(x)=
Transcript text: Let $f(x)=3|x|$
If $g(x)$ is the graph of $f(x)$ shifted right 1 units, write a formula for $g(x)$
$g(x)=$ $\square$
Solution
Solution Steps
To find the formula for \( g(x) \) when the graph of \( f(x) = 3|x| \) is shifted right by 1 unit, we need to adjust the input \( x \) in the function \( f(x) \). Shifting a function to the right by 1 unit involves replacing \( x \) with \( x - 1 \) in the function's formula.
Solution Approach
Start with the given function \( f(x) = 3|x| \).
To shift the function to the right by 1 unit, replace \( x \) with \( x - 1 \).
The new function \( g(x) \) will be \( 3|x - 1| \).
Step 1: Define the Original Function
The original function is given by:
\[ f(x) = 3|x| \]
Step 2: Shift the Function
To shift the function \( f(x) \) to the right by 1 unit, we replace \( x \) with \( x - 1 \):
\[ g(x) = 3|x - 1| \]
Step 3: Evaluate the Functions
Using the given \( x \) value of 2:
\[ f(2) = 3|2| = 3 \cdot 2 = 6 \]
\[ g(2) = 3|2 - 1| = 3 \cdot 1 = 3 \]
Final Answer
The formula for \( g(x) \) is:
\[ \boxed{g(x) = 3|x - 1|} \]