Reflection in the -axis and translation - order matters
See how a vertical reflection changes an earlier vertical translation.
- Reflecting in the
-axis negates the whole current output. - A vertical translation made before the reflection changes direction.
Example 1
Reflect, then translate
Reflect in the
1.Reflect in the
-axis. 2.Translate by
.
The result is
Example 2
Translate, then reflect
Translate 3 up, then reflect in the
1.Translate by
. 2.Reflect in the
-axis.
The result is
Remember
Keep brackets until you have multiplied or negated every term.
Your turn
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Apply every new operation to the whole current graph. A stretch or reflection also changes any translation already made in that direction.
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Apply every new operation to the whole current graph. A stretch or reflection also changes any translation already made in that direction.
Starting with
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Apply every new operation to the whole current graph. A stretch or reflection also changes any translation already made in that direction.
Starting with
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Apply every new operation to the whole current graph. A stretch or reflection also changes any translation already made in that direction.
Starting with
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Apply every new operation to the whole current graph. A stretch or reflection also changes any translation already made in that direction.
Starting with
Apply every new operation to the whole current graph. A stretch or reflection also changes any translation already made in that direction.
Starting with
Apply every new operation to the whole current graph. A stretch or reflection also changes any translation already made in that direction.
Starting with
Apply every new operation to the whole current graph. A stretch or reflection also changes any translation already made in that direction.
Starting with
Apply every new operation to the whole current graph. A stretch or reflection also changes any translation already made in that direction.
Starting with
Apply every new operation to the whole current graph. A stretch or reflection also changes any translation already made in that direction.