Question

given y=-3(2)^4(x-2) state the trasnformation on y=2^x

Answer 1

Well the 3 stretches it vertically, the - rotates it around the x axis. The 4 in the exponent shrinks it by 1/4. Then the -2 moves it to the right 2.

Answer 2

http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=plot+y%3D2^x%2Cy%3D-3*2^(4(x-2))

Answer 3

is this terminology right:
reflection about x axis, vertical stretch by factor of 3, horizontal compression by a factor of 4 and a horizontal translation of 2 units right

Answer 4

Yup :D

Answer 5

thanks! where is the good answer button?

Answer 6

On the right side across from my name

Answer 7

can't find it :$

Answer 8

D: Refresh? o.o