Calculus Project #6 Curve Shifting
 

This is a continuation of project #5,

First, define and graph a functionf with the formula f(x) = (.9)x * cos(x). (The * is multiplication.)

Remember, you ALWAYS use radians in calculus.
 

Find a formula for the function g whose graph is a straight line intersecting the graph of f at the points whose x-coordinates are 0 and 3/2.
 

Finally, graph each of the following pairs of equations, and carefully describe the effect of the extra 2 on the points at which the two graphs intersect and on the slope of the line. Use complete English sentences and try to avoid using pronouns.

1. y = f(x) + 2         y = g(x) + 2

2. y = f(x) - 2         y = g(x) - 2

3. y = f(x+2)           y = g(x+2)

4. y = f(x-2)           y = g(x-2)

5. y = 2f(x)            y = 2g(x)

6. y = -2f(x)           y = -2g(x)

7. y = f(2x)            y = g(2x)

8. y = f(-2x)           y = g(-2x)
 

You may find it useful to repeat the process with different definitions for f and g.

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