Complete Lesson: Function Transformation Order of Operations
1. General Rule: Inside vs. Outside Transformations
Transformations are split into two groups:
- Inside the function (horizontal transformations): Affect \( x \)-values
- Outside the function (vertical transformations): Affect \( y \)-values
2. Order of Operations
Horizontal Transformations (applied first, in reverse order)
- Stretch/compression by \( \frac{1}{|b|} \)
\( f(2x) \) compresses horizontally by \( \frac{1}{2} \)
- Reflection if \( b < 0 \)
\( f(-x) \) reflects over \( y \)-axis
- Horizontal shift by \( h \)
\( f(x - 3) \) shifts right 3 units