#$&* course Mth 163 9/26 10
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Given Solution: ** Since y = x the rise and run between any two points on the graph are equal, which makes the slope 1. A graph with constant slope is a straight line. ** &&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&& Self-critique (if necessary): Slope is 1 and has a constant slope. ------------------------------------------------ Self-critique Rating: ok ********************************************* Question: `qwhy is y = x^2 symmetric about x = 0 (i.e., taking the same values on either side of x = 0) YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY Your solution: Y = x^2 is a parabola and is symmetric of the y axis and mirror each other. It is symmetric about x = 0 because even if you have a negative number to do x^2 it will be positive, thus giving the symmetric mirrored parabola. confidence rating #$&*: 3 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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Given Solution: ** The graph of y = x^2 is symmetric about x = 0 because (-x)^2 = x^2. Thus for any point on the x axis the y values at that point and at the point on the opposite side of the origin are equal, so that the graph on one side of the y axis is a 'reflection' of the graph on the other side. ** &&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&& Self-critique (if necessary): Points on opposite sides of the origin are equal. ------------------------------------------------ Self-critique Rating: ok ********************************************* Question: `qwhy does y = 2^x keep increasing as x increases, and why does the graph approache the x axis for negative values of x YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY Your solution: Y = 2^x is an exponential function and x increases because when the exponent (x) gets larger, the amount doubles increasing the line at a faster rate. Negative values of x approach the x axis because when you have a negative exponent you have to do y = 2^-x = 1/2^x so it will be a small number but never touching the x axis. confidence rating #$&*: 3 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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Given Solution: ** GOOD STUDENT RESPONSE: y = 2^x will increase as x increases on the positive side because x is the value of the exponent. This will cause the y value to double from its last value when you move one unit in the positive x direction. On the negative side of the y axis y = 2^x will approach the x axis because a negative exponent causes the value to invert into a fractional value of itself--i.e., 2^(-x) = 1 / 2^x. As we move one unit at a time negatively the value will become one half of the previous value so it will never quite reach y = 0. ** &&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&& Self-critique (if necessary): ok ------------------------------------------------ Self-critique Rating: ok ********************************************* Question: `qwhy is y = x^3 antisymmetric about x = 0 (i.e., taking the same values except for the - sign on opposite sides of x = 0) YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY Your solution: Y = x^3 is antisymmetric about x=0 because when you have a negative x, it will be a large negative number and when you have a positive x, it will be a large positive number making the sides antisymmetric. This will have one side increasing rapidly up and the other side on the negative side increasing rapidly down. An example is when you have the same positive and negative number for x they will be the same number, only one is negative and one is positive making one side go down and one side go up. confidence rating #$&*: 3 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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Given Solution: ** y = x^3 is antisymmetric because if you cube a negative number you get a negative, if you cube a positive number you get a positive, and the magnitude of the cubed number is the cube of the magnitude of the number. So for example (-3)^2 = -27 and 3^3 = 27; the points (-3, -27) and (3, 37) are antisymmetric, one being `down' while the other is `up'. GOOD STUDENT RESPONSE: y = x^3 is antisymmetric about x = 0 because the exponent is an odd number. This will cause negative x values to have a negative y result. The absolute value of the negative y result will be equivalent to its corresponding positive y value. ** &&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&& Self-critique (if necessary): ok ------------------------------------------------ Self-critique Rating: ok ********************************************* Question: `qwhy do y = x^-2 and y = x^-3 rise more and more steeply as x approaches 0, and why do their graphs approach the x axis as we move away from the y axis. YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY Your solution: y = x^-2 and x^-3 rise more steeply as x approaches 0 because you would do y = 1/ 2^2 and 1/ 2^3 making it close to the x axis but not touching, it would just increase more and more decimal points or fractions (which ever you prefer to write it). As x^-2 or x^-3 approaches the x axis it will move away from the y axis because they have negative exponents. confidence rating #$&*: ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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Given Solution: ** And as x approaches 0 the expressions x^-2 and x^-3, which mean 1 / x^2 and 1 / x^3, have smaller and smaller denominators. As the denominators approach zero their reciprocals grow beyond all bound. y = x^-2 and y = x^-3 rise more and more steeply as x approaches zero because they have negative exponents they become fractions of positive expressions x^2 and x^3 respectively which have less and less slope as they approach zero. As x^2 and x^3 approach zero and become fractional, x^-2 and x^-3 begin to increase more and more rapidly because thier functions are then a whole number; (1) being divided by a fraction in which the denominator is increasing at an increasing rate. As y = x^-2 and y = x^-3 move away from the y-axis they approach the x-axis because they have negative exponents. This makes them eqivalent to a fraction of 1 / x^2 or 1 / x^3. As x^2 and x^3 increase in absolute value, the values of y = x^-2 and y = x^-3 constantly close in on the x-axis by becoming a portion of the remaining distance closer, they will never reach x = zero though as this would be division by zero (since it is a fraction) ** &&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&& Self-critique (if necessary): I think I covered this in my answer. Did I miss an important detail I should note or am I ok????? ------------------------------------------------ Self-critique Rating: ok
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Given Solution: ** GOOD STUDENT RESPONSE: The graph of y = x^2 + c, with c varying from -5 to 4 is a series of identical parabolas each 1 unit higher than the one below it. The c value in the quadratic equation has a direct impact on the vertical shift. The vertex of the graph will be shifted vertically by the amount of the c value, so every time c increases by 1 the graph is raised 1 unit. ** &&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&& Self-critique (if necessary): ok ------------------------------------------------ Self-critique Rating: ok ********************************************* Question: `qquery problem 4. describe the graph of the exponential family y = A * 2^x for the values A = -3 to 3. YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY Your solution: The graph of the exponential family y = A *2^x with values a = -3 to 3 would decrease for the negative values going away from the y axis and below the x axis. The negative values would be y = -3 * 2^x, y = -2 * 2^x, y = -1 * 2^x. As you get to the positive values, which is 1, 2, 3 it would increase going towards the y axis and would go above the x axis with the line increasing horizontally and cross the y axis. It will hit (0, 0) when x =0. This graph with those exponential functions would make it a horizontal asymptote. confidence rating #$&*: 2 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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Given Solution: ** This family includes the functions y = -3 * 2^x, y = -2 * 2^x, y = -1 * 2^x, y = 0 * 2^x, y = 1 * 2^x, y = 2 * 2^2 and y = 3 * 2^x. Each function is obtained by vertically stretching the y = 2^x function. y = -3 * 2^x, y = -2 * 2^x, y = -1 * 2^x all vertically stretch y = 2^x by a negative factor, so the graphs all lie below the x axis, asymptotic to the negative x axis and approaching negative infinity for positive x. They pass thru the y axis as the respective values y = -3, y = -2, y = -1. y = 1 * 2^x, y = 2 * 2^x, y = 3 * 2^x all vertically stretch y = 2^x by a positive factor, so the graphs all lie above the x axis, asymptotic to the negative x axis and approaching positive infinity for positive x. They pass thru the y axis as the respective values y = 1, y = 2, y = 3. y = 0 * 2^x is just y = 0, the x axis. Of course the functions for fractional values are also included (e.g., y = -2.374 * 2^x) but only the integer-valued functions need to be included in order to get a picture of the behavior of the family. ** STUDENT QUESTION: Ok, it was A = -3 to 3. I understand how to substitute these values into y = A * 2^x. I knew that is was an asymptote, but I'm a little confused as to how to graph the asymptote. INSTRUCTOR RESPONSE: For each value of A you have a different function. For A = -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3you have seven different functions, so you will get 7 different graphs. Each graph will contain the points for all values of x. For example the A = -3 function is y = -3 * 2^x. This function has basic points (0, -3) and (1, -6). As x takes on the negative values -1, -2, -3, etc., the y values will be -1.5, -.75, -.375, etc.. As x continues through negative values the y values will approach zero. This makes the y axis a horizontal asymptote for the function. You should figure out the x = 0 and x = 1 values for every one of these seven functions, and you should be sure you understand why each function approaches the negative x axis as an asymptote. *&*& STUDENT QUESTION: I again am a little confused on this one. I know that vertical shift is being affected and will approach the x axis as the A values approach 0, and will move away from the x axis as the positive A values increase. INSTRUCTOR RESPONSE A vertical shift occurs when the points of one graph are all raised by the same amount. However that is not the case here. The basic points of the y = 2^x function are (-1, 1/2), (0, 1) and (1, 2). Now consider the A = 3 function y = 3 * 2^x. The basic points are (-1, 3/2), (0, 3) and (1, 6). The x = -1 point (-1, 3/2) of y = 3 * 2^x is 1 unit higher than the x = -1 point (-1, 1/2) of the y = 2^x function. The x = 0 point ( 0, 3/2) of y = 3 * 2^x is 2 units higher than the x = 0 point ( 0, 1) of the y = 2^x function. The x = 1 point ( 1, 3/2) of y = 3 * 2^x is 4 units higher than the x = 2 point ( 1, 2) of the y = 2^x function. So this is not a vertical shift. However each point of the y = 3 * 2^x function is 3 times further from the x axis than the corresponding point of the y = 2^x function: (-1,3/2) is 3/2 of a unit from the x axis, 3 times as far as the point (-1, 1/2). (0, 3) is 3 units from the x axis, 3 times as far as the point (0, 1). (1, 6) is 6 units from the x axis, 3 times as far as the point (1, 2). A vertical shift would occur, for example, for the function y = 2^x + 3. The basic points of the y = 2^x + 3 function would be (-1, 7/2), (0, 4) and (1, 6), each point being 3 units higher than the corresponding basic point of the y = 2^x function. As with most descriptions, in order to best understand the explanation you need to sketch it out. In this case you should sketch out these points on a graph and see how they are related. &&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&& Self-critique (if necessary): ok ------------------------------------------------ Self-critique Rating: ok ********************************************* Question: `qdescribe the graph of the exponential family y = 2^x + c for the values c = -3 to 3. YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY Your solution: The graph y = 2^x + c for the values of c = -3 to 3 would be decreasing for the negative values with each graph shifting one unit down at a time due to the value of c. The positive c values would be increasing with the graphs shifting one unit up at a time due to the value of c. confidence rating #$&*: 2 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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Given Solution: ** There are 7 graphs, including y = 2^x + 0 or just y = 2^x. The c = 1, 2, 3 functions are y = 2^x + 1, y = 2^x + 2 and y = 2^x + 3, which are shifted by 1, 2 and 3 units upward from the graph of y = 2^x. The c = -1, -2, -3 functions are y = 2^x - 1, y = 2^x - 2 and y = 2^x - 3, which are shifted by 1, 2 and 3 units downward from the graph of y = 2^x. ** &&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&& Self-critique (if necessary): I noted “each graph” and “graphs”, but did not put in that there are 7 graphs total. I know that each one makes a separate function when given c values. Each graph will shift up by 1, 2, and 3 units when numbers are positive, and shift down when numbers are negative by -1, -2, ,-3. This also includes graph y = 2^x. ------------------------------------------------ Self-critique Rating: ok ********************************************* Question: `qquery problem 5. power function families Describe the graph of the power function family y = A (x-h) ^ p + c for p = -3: A = 1, h = -3 to 3, c = 0. YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY Your solution: y = A (x-h)^p + c I know how to construct the function, for example for h = -3 you would have y = 1 (x-(-3))^-3 + 0 which equals y = (x+3)^-3. I am not sure how to graph this. I am a little confused. I will read the instructor comments and see if I can figure it out. confidence rating #$&*: 0 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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Given Solution: ** GOOD STUDENT RESPONSE: I sketched the graph of the power function family y = A (x-h)^p + c for p = -3: A = 1: h = -3 to 3, c = 0. Beginning on the left side of the graph the curve was infinitely close to its asmptote of y = 0. This was determined by the value of c. As we move from left to right the curves decreased at an increasing rate, approaching thier vertical asmptotes which was determined by thier individual values of h. The curves broke at x = c as this value was never possible due to division by zero. The curves resurfaced on the graph high on the right side of thier vertical asymptotes and from there they decreased at a decreasing rate, once again approaching thier horizontal asymptote of y = 0. INSTRUCTOR COMMENTS: Only the h value changes. p=-3, A=1 and c=0, so the functions are y = 1 * (x-h)^-3 or y = (x-h)^-3. For h = -3 to 3 the functions are y = (x - (-3))^-3, y = (x - (-2))^-3, y = (x - (-1))^-3, y = (x - 0)^-3, y = (x - 1)^-3, y = (x - 2)^-3, y = (x - 3)^-3. These graphs march from left to right, moving 1 unit each time. Be sure you see in terms of the tables why this happens. ** STUDENT COMMENT/QUESTION Lost..... Its not clicking for me. I understand its going to change by 1, but I need to see more information. The book is not helping me and I did a search on the Internet and can only come up with a DNA Biology math reference. Where can I look for more explanation? Thank You INSTRUCTOR RESPONSE: This is easier than you think, once you see it. Your are told that p = -3. So y = A ( x - h)^p + c becomes y = A ( x - h)^(-3) + c. Then you're told that A = 1, so y = 1 ( x - h)^(-3) + c, or just y = (x - h)^(-3) + c. Let's skip the h part for a minute and notice that c = 0. So now we have y = (x - h)^(-3) + 0 or just y = (x - h)^(-3). Now to deal with h, which is said to vary from -3 to 3. There are an infinite number of values between -3 and 3 and of course you're not expected to write a separate function for each of them. You could get the general idea using h values -3, 0 and 3. This gives you the functions y = (x - (-3) ) ^ (-3) y = (x - 0) ^ (-3) y = (x - 3) ^ (-3). Simplifying these you have y = (x + 3) ^ (-3) y = x ^ (-3) y = (x - 3) ^ (-3). The graph of x^(-3) has a vertical asymptote at the y axis (note that the y axis is at x = 0). To the right of the asymptote it decreases at a decreasing rate toward a horizontal asymptote with the positive x axis. As x approaches 0 through the negative numbers, the graph decreases at an increasing rate and forms its asymptote with the negative y axis. The graph of y = (x + 3)^(-3) has its vertical axis at x = -3; i.e., it's shifted 3 units to the left of the graph of y = x^(-3). The graph of y = (x - 3)^(-3) has its vertical axis at x = 3; i.e., it's shifted 3 units to the right of the graph of y = x^(-3). So the graphs 'march' across the x-y plane, from left to right, with vertical asymptotes varying from x = -3 to x = +3. We could fill in the h = -2, -1, 1 and 2 graphs, and as many graphs between these as we might wish, but the pattern should be clear from the three graphs discussed here. STUDENT QUESTION For this equation, I had trouble graphing and seeing how the changes were made. I didn’t understand how to substitute these values and get a shift. For example: y = A(x-h)^p + c then substituting the values you have y= 1 (x - (-3))^-3 + 0 I can see there is no vertical stretch on the y axis and then inside the parenthesis you would have (x + 3) raised to a power of -3 and finally there is no shift on the c value. Does this mean the graph would shift left or right according to the given values? But how do you solve (x + 3)^-3
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Given Solution: ** STUDENT COMMENT: I have never worked with graphs in the power family, and very little in the exponential family. I am always amazed at the patterns that a function produces. It helps me understand the equation so much better than a list of numbers. I do feel that I need the data table with the graph to fully understand it. INSTRUCTOR RESPONSE: The data table is certainly helpful, especially when you see the reasons for the number patterns in the formula as well as you do. ** "" " Self-critique (if necessary): ------------------------------------------------ Self-critique rating: ********************************************* Question: Query Add comments on any surprises or insights you experienced as a result of this assignment. YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY Your solution: The last problem was a little tough. I hope I have a good enough understanding of it. confidence rating #$&*: 3 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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Given Solution: ** STUDENT COMMENT: I have never worked with graphs in the power family, and very little in the exponential family. I am always amazed at the patterns that a function produces. It helps me understand the equation so much better than a list of numbers. I do feel that I need the data table with the graph to fully understand it. INSTRUCTOR RESPONSE: The data table is certainly helpful, especially when you see the reasons for the number patterns in the formula as well as you do. ** "" " Self-critique (if necessary): ------------------------------------------------ Self-critique rating: #*&!