Chapter 1.7, Problem 30E

(a)

To determine

In Exercises 21−46, $g$ is related to one of the parent functions described in Section 1.6.

(a) Identify the parent function $f$

(b) Describe the sequence of transformations from $f$ to $g$

(c) Sketch the graph of $g$

(d) Use function notation to write $g$ in terms of $f$

30. $g\left(x\right)=\sqrt{\frac{1}{4}x}$

Identify the parent function $f$

Answer to Problem 30E

The Parent function is $f\left(x\right)=\sqrt{x}$

Explanation of Solution

Given:

  $g\left(x\right)=\sqrt{\frac{1}{4}x}$

Concept Used:

A Parent function is the function in the simplest form possible for a given family of functions that tends to preserve the properties and definition of the entire family.

Conclusion:

The Parent function is $f\left(x\right)=\sqrt{x}$

(b)

To determine

Describe the sequence of transformations from $f$ to $g$

Answer to Problem 30E

The shape of $f\left(x\right)=\sqrt{x}$ , but shrunk vertically by $\sqrt{\frac{1}{4}}$ units.

Explanation of Solution

Given:

  $g\left(x\right)=\sqrt{\frac{1}{4}x}$

  $and$

  $f\left(x\right)=\sqrt{x}$

Concept Used:

The sequence of transformations from $f$ to $g$ depicts the steps followed and the transformations used to reach from the Parent function $f$ to $g$ .

Conclusion:

The shape of $f\left(x\right)=\sqrt{x}$ , but shrunk vertically by $\sqrt{\frac{1}{4}}$ units is the required sequence of transformations from $f$ to $g$ .

(c)

To determine

Sketch the graph of $g$ .

Answer to Problem 30E

  

Explanation of Solution

Given:

  $g\left(x\right)=\sqrt{\frac{1}{4}x}$

Concept Used:

We used the sequence of transformations to the plot the above graph.

Conclusion:

We thus obtain the graph for $g\left(x\right)=\sqrt{\frac{1}{4}x}$

(d)

To determine

Use function notation to write $g$ in terms of $f$

Answer to Problem 30E

  $g\left(x\right)=f\left(\frac{1}{4}x\right) or \sqrt{\frac{1}{4}}f\left(x\right)$

Explanation of Solution

Given:

  $g\left(x\right)=\sqrt{\frac{1}{4}x}$

  $and$

  $f\left(x\right)=\sqrt{x}$

Conclusion:

  $g\left(x\right)=f\left(\frac{1}{4}x\right) or \sqrt{\frac{1}{4}}f\left(x\right)$