Question

Given the two functions, which statement is true?

Answer 1

Answer:

Option D

Step-by-step explanation:

f(x) = $\text{log}_{15}x$

Transformed form of the function 'f' is 'g'.

g(x) = $\frac{1}{2}\text{log}_{15}(x+4)$

Property of vertical stretch or compression of a function,

k(x) = x

Transformed function → m(x) = kx

Here, k = scale factor

1). If k > 1, function is vertically stretched.

2). If 0 < k < 1, function is vertically compressed.

From the given functions, k = $\frac{1}{2}$

Since, k is between 0 and $\frac{1}{2}$, function f(x) is vertically compressed by a scale factor $\frac{1}{2}$.

g(x) = f(x + 4) represents a shift of function 'f' by 4 units left.

g(x) = f(x - 4) represents a shift of function 'f' by 4 units right.

g(x) = $\frac{1}{2}\text{log}_{15}(x+4)$

Therefore, function f(x) has been shifted by 4 units left to form image function g(x).

Option D is the answer.