Transformation of Exponential function

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Transformation Notation Examples

Vertical Translation y= b x

y= b x

Horizontal Translation y= b x

y= b x

Vertical Stretch of compression y= a b x When (a > 1) y= 2 2 x Stretches vertically by a

factor of 2
(Parallel to the y-axis)
x x
y= a b When (0 < a < 1)
y= 1 2 Compresses vertically by
2
1
a factor of
2
(Parallel to the y-axis)
Horizontal Stretch of compression y= bm x When (m > 1) y= 22 x Compresses horizontally by a
1
factor of
2
(Parallel to the x-axis)
m x 1
y= b When (0 < m < 1) y= 2 2
x
Stretches horizontally by a
1
factor of
2
(Parallel to the x-axis)
Reflection y= b x
y= b x