SOLUTION: 5. Graph the following function using transformations. Start with the basic function and graph all stages on a single coordinate plane. Submit your graph. f(x)=1/2x^4+4

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Question 466385: 5. Graph the following function using transformations. Start with the basic function and graph all stages on a single coordinate plane. Submit your graph.
f(x)=1/2x^4+4

Answer by lwsshak3(11628)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5. Graph the following function using transformations. Start with the basic function and graph all stages on a single coordinate plane. Submit your graph.
f(x)=1/2x^4+4
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Graphs and color as follows:
Basic function, x^4 (red)
(1/2)x^4 (green) Adding coefficient of 1/2. The smaller the coefficient the wider the curve.
(1/2)x^4+4 (blue) Bump curve up 4 units
-((1/2)x^4+4) (purple) Reflect around x-axis
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