A function f is given, and the indicated transformations are applied to its graph (in the given order) to obtain the function g. Write the equation for g.
f(x) = x^5; shift left 3 units, stretch vertically by a factor of 3, and reflect about the y-axis

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A function f is given, and the indicated transformations are applied to its graph (in the given order) to obtain the function g. Write the equation for g.
f(x) = x^5; shift left 3 units, stretch vertically by a factor of 3, and reflect about the y-axis

anonymous · Answer

I got 3*-(x+3)^5  but its not right

anonymous · Answer

ooh no that is wrong, sorry

zepdrix · Answer

Those reflections can be a little tricky :)

anonymous · Answer

reflect around the $y$ axis!!

zepdrix · Answer

3(3-x)^5
Hmm something like that maybe? :O I forget how to reflect over y axis XD
might be right.. blah

anonymous · Answer

i need to know how to do that zepdrix..

zepdrix · Answer

Ummm over the y-axis.
It might be as simple as going from f(x) to f(-x),
butttt I'm a lil rusty :O so I can't say for certain lol

anonymous · Answer

yes now i get it! Thanks zepdrix its just the negative of the function