College Algebra, 4th Edition

Section 2.7 Transformations of Functions

Before Starting this Section, Review

1. 1 Graphs of basic functions (Section 2.6 , page 257)

2. 2 Symmetry (Section 2.2 , page 188)

3. 3 Completing the square (Section 1.3 , page 109)

Objectives

1. 1 Define transformations of functions.

2. 2 Use vertical or horizontal shifts to graph functions.

3. 3 Use reflections to graph functions.

4. 4 Use stretching or compressing to graph functions.

5. 5 Use a sequence of transformations to graph functions.

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