This algebra 2 transformations functions test checks transformations of functions in 45 minutes, with 9 questions for a total of 20 points.
This test covers shifts, stretches and reflections, even and odd functions, and square root, cube root and exponential graphs. It has nine questions worth 20 points in total. Show your work and use a straightedge for graphs. Calculators are optional.
- Grade: Algebra 2
- Chapter: Transformations of Functions
- Common Core: F-BF.B.3, F-IF.C.7b
- Time: 45 minutes
- Total: 20 points (Question 1: 2 pts; Question 2: 2 pts; Question 3: 2 pts; Question 4: 3 pts; Question 5: 3 pts; Question 6: 2 pts; Question 7: 2 pts; Question 8: 2 pts; Question 9: 2 pts)
Algebra 2 Transformations Functions Test: questions 1–5
Question 1: Shifts of absolute value (2 points)
Let \(g(x)=|x+3|-5\) and \(f(x)=|x|\).
- Describe how the graph of \(g\) differs from the graph of \(f\). (1 point)
- Give the vertex of \(g\). (1 point)
Question 2: Transform points (2 points)
The graph of \(f\) contains the points \((-4,2)\), \((0,-3)\) and \((6,5)\). Give three points on each graph.
- \(g(x)=f(x+3)\) (1 point)
- \(h(x)=2f(x)\) (1 point)
Question 3: Write an equation (2 points)
The graph of \(f(x)=x^{2}\) is reflected over the x-axis, then shifted right 2 and up 7 to form \(g\).
- Write an equation for \(g(x)\). (1 point)
- Find \(g(5)\). (1 point)
Question 4: Even and odd (3 points)
Determine whether each function is even, odd or neither. Show the work.
- \(f(x)=2x^{4}-x^{2}\) (1 point)
- \(g(x)=x^{3}-5x\) (1 point)
- \(h(x)=x^{2}+3x\) (1 point)
Question 5: Graph a square root (3 points)
Graph \(y=\sqrt{x+1}-2\) and state its domain and range.
Algebra 2 Transformations Functions Test: questions 6–9
Question 6: Cube root from a graph (2 points)
Write an equation of the form \(y=\sqrt[3]{x-h}+k\) for the graph.
Question 7: Stretch and reflect (2 points)
The graph of \(g(x)=-\frac{1}{2}|x|+4\) is a transformation of \(f(x)=|x|\).
- Describe every transformation. (1 point)
- Find \(g(6)\). (1 point)
Question 8: Exponential graph (2 points)
The graph of \(g(x)=2^{x}-4\) is shown.
- State the horizontal asymptote. (1 point)
- State the x-intercept. (1 point)
Question 9: Skid speed (2 points)
A car’s speed in miles per hour is \(s(d)=\sqrt{24d}\), where \(d\) is the skid length in feet.
- Find the speed for a 24-foot skid. (1 point)
- Find the skid length for a speed of 36 mph. (1 point)
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