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Exponential Functions 1

This lesson covers transformations of exponential functions using the formula y = ab^k(x - d) + c, detailing the roles of parameters a, k, d, and c in vertical/horizontal stretches, reflections, and translations. It includes examples of transformed functions and emphasizes the importance of graphing techniques, such as identifying y-intercepts, asymptotes, domain, and range. The lesson concludes with a worksheet for practice on graphing various exponential functions.

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Exponential Functions 1

This lesson covers transformations of exponential functions using the formula y = ab^k(x - d) + c, detailing the roles of parameters a, k, d, and c in vertical/horizontal stretches, reflections, and translations. It includes examples of transformed functions and emphasizes the importance of graphing techniques, such as identifying y-intercepts, asymptotes, domain, and range. The lesson concludes with a worksheet for practice on graphing various exponential functions.

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Lesson 5: Transformations of Exponential Functions

Part A – Introduction
Recall:
 Any function y  f (x ) can be transformed according to y  af [k (x  d )]  c .
Therefore all the transformations can be applied to the exponential function as
follows: y  ab k (x d )  c .

 Always factor first, if needed;

o a determines vertical stretch or compression


o k determines the horizontal stretch /compression
o d determines the horizontal translation left or right
o c determines the vertical translation up or down

 Apply the transformations in this order (i) horizontal/vertical stretches


(ii) reflections
(iii) translations

x 
 Mapping technique: (x , y )    d , ay  c 
k 

Part B – Anatomy of the Transformed Exponential Function

Let f (x )  2 x , applying all the transformations we get,

g (x )   4f (3x  9)  6

  4(2) 3(x  3)  6
Part C – Examples
Graph each of the following functions. State the y-intercept, the equation of the
asymptote, domain and range.
a) y  2 x  4 (Hint: Graph the new asymptote first; it’s given by y  c )

y-intercept: _______________ equation of asymptote: _____________

domain: __________________ range: _______________________

b) y  3( x  4)

y-intercept: _______________ equation of asymptote: _____________

domain: __________________ range: _______________________


3x
1 
c) y    2
2

y-intercept: _______________ equation of asymptote: _____________

domain: __________________ range: _______________________

Worksheet:
Graphing Transformations of 𝑦 = 𝑏 𝑥 .
Graph each of the following exponential functions, and determine:
(i) the equation of the horizontal asymptote
(ii) the y-intercept
(iii) the domain and range

1
a) 𝑦 = 2(3𝑥 − 1) b) 𝑦 = (2(𝑥+4) )
3

2 −𝑥
c) 𝑦 = −(3 𝑥 ) + 2 d) 𝑦 = 2 ( ) −3
3

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