2.2 Warmup Solution

Problem

1. Given the function , find How does compare to


2. Graph the functions and on the same set of axes. How do the graphs compare?

Solution

1. To find , we must replace x with –x:
   
   So,



2. When graphing both functions, g(x) is a mirror image or a reflection of f(x) across the x-axis.

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