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Mathematical Methods VCE Units 3 & 4 Practice Question 4 – Original vs. Transformed Function Graphs

Q4 Mathematical Methods Original vs. Transformed Function Graphs Unit 4 - AOS 1

Question 4

5 marks

The function $f(x) = x^4 - 4x^2 + c$, where $c$ is a real constant, undergoes the following transformations sequentially:

  1. A reflection in the $x$-axis.
  2. A dilation from the $y$-axis by a factor of $\frac{1}{2}$.
  3. A translation of 2 units in the positive $x$ direction.

Let the resulting function be $g(x)$. Determine the value(s) of $c$ such that the graph of $g(x)$ has exactly one $x$-axis intercept.

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About This Mathematical Methods Question

This is a free VCE Units 3 & 4 Mathematical Methods practice question worth 5 marks, testing your understanding of Original vs. Transformed Function Graphs. It falls under Functions, relations and graphs in Unit 4: Mathematical Methods Unit 4. Submit your answer above to receive instant AI-powered marking and personalised feedback.

Subject
Mathematical Methods – Victorian Certificate of Education Units 3 & 4
Unit 4
Mathematical Methods Unit 4
Area of Study 1
Functions, relations and graphs
Key Knowledge
Original vs. Transformed Function Graphs

Unit 4 Overview

Continues the study of functions, algebra, calculus, and introduces probability and statistics.

Functions, relations and graphs

Covers transformations, polynomial functions, power functions, exponential functions, logarithmic functions, circular functions, and combinations of these.

Key Knowledge Detail

the relation between the graph of an original function and the graph of a corresponding transformed function (including families of transformed functions for a single transformation parameter)

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