Problem 28 of 7
Identify the vertical stretch or compression in g(x)=-0.25|x+3|.
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interpret a f(x) and graph effect.
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Function must have a coefficient multiplying the parent function output.
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1. Identify the outside multiplier.
2. Use absolute value greater than 1 for stretch and between 0 and 1 for compression.
3. Use negative sign for reflection across the x-axis.
Use the worked steps, then substitute the final answer back into the original relationship to confirm it satisfies the prompt.
Treating an outside coefficient as a horizontal scale.