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Transformations of Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

The transformation of functions includes the shifting, stretching, and reflecting of their graph. The same rules apply when transforming logarithmic and exponential functions.

Vertical and Horizontal Shifts

Suppose c > 0. To obtain the graph of:

y = f(x) + c: shift the graph of y= f(x) up by c units

y = f(x) - c: shift the graph of y= f(x) down by c units

y = f(x - c): shift the graph of y= f(x) to the right by c units

y = f(x + c): shift the graph of y= f(x) to the left by c units

Example: The graph below depicts g(x) = ln(x) and a function, f(x), that is the result of a transformation on ln(x). Which of the following functions represents the transformed function (blue line) on the graph?

Transformation of a graph example

Vertical and Horizontal Stretches/Compressions

Suppose c > 1. To obtain the graph of:

y = cf(x): stretch the graph of y = f(x) vertically by a factor of c.

y = 1/c f(x): compress the graph of y = f(x) vertically by a factor of c

y = f(cx): compress the graph of y = f(x) horizontally by a factor of c

y = f(x/c): stretch the graph of y = f(x) horizontally by a factor of c

Example: Which curves do the following functions correspond to? 

Transformation of a graph example

Reflections

To obtain the graph of

y= -f(x): reflect the graph of y = f(x) about the x-axis

y= f(-x): reflect the graph of y = f(x) about the y-axis

Example: Sketch the graphs of f(x) = ln(x), g(x) = ln(-x), and h(x)= -ln(x).

Transformation of a graph example

Transformation of Exponential Functions Example:

Transformation of Logarithmic Functions Example: