What transformation has changed the parent function f(x) = (.5)^x to its new appearance shown in the graph below?

A) f(x) − 2
B) 2 • f(x)
C) f(x) + 1
D) −1 • f(x)

Question

What transformation has changed the parent function f(x) = (.5)^x to its new appearance shown in the graph below?


A) f(x) − 2
B) 2 • f(x)
C) f(x) + 1
D) −1 • f(x)

anonymous · Answer

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mathmale · Answer

Have you tried graphing (.5)^x first?  Having this graph would tell you a lot about the transformation in question.  

Note that the graphs of (.5)^x and (1/2)^x are identical, and that both show a decrease in y as we travel from left to right.

axel.caballero · Answer

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mathmale · Answer

Axel:  Show some work of your own first, and then I'd be happy to respond.