{"id":335,"date":"2019-07-15T22:44:17","date_gmt":"2019-07-15T22:44:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/waymakercollegealgebracorequisite\/chapter\/horizontal-and-vertical-translations-of-exponential-functions\/"},"modified":"2019-07-15T22:44:17","modified_gmt":"2019-07-15T22:44:17","slug":"horizontal-and-vertical-translations-of-exponential-functions","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ntcc-collegealgebracorequisite\/chapter\/horizontal-and-vertical-translations-of-exponential-functions\/","title":{"raw":"Horizontal and Vertical Translations of Exponential Functions","rendered":"Horizontal and Vertical Translations of Exponential Functions"},"content":{"raw":"\n<div class=\"textbox learning-objectives\">\n<h3>Learning Outcomes<\/h3>\n<ul>\n \t<li>Graph exponential functions shifted horizontally or vertically and write the associated equation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\nTransformations of exponential graphs behave similarly to those of other functions. Just as with other parent functions, we can apply the four types of transformations\u2014shifts, reflections, stretches, and compressions\u2014to the parent function [latex]f\\left(x\\right)={b}^{x}[\/latex] without loss of shape. For instance, just as the quadratic function maintains its parabolic shape when shifted, reflected, stretched, or compressed, the exponential function also maintains its general shape regardless of the transformations applied.\n<div class=\"textbox examples\">\n<h3>Tip for success<\/h3>\nTranslating exponential functions follows the same ideas you've used to translate other functions. Add or subtract a value inside the function argument (in the exponent) to shift horizontally, and add or subtract a value outside the function argument to shift vertically.\n\n<\/div>\n<h2>Graphing a Vertical Shift<\/h2>\nThe first transformation occurs when we add a constant <em>d<\/em>&nbsp;to the parent function [latex]f\\left(x\\right)={b}^{x}[\/latex] giving us a <strong>vertical shift<\/strong> <em>d<\/em>&nbsp;units in the same direction as the sign. For example, if we begin by graphing a parent function, [latex]f\\left(x\\right)={2}^{x}[\/latex], we can then graph two vertical shifts alongside it using [latex]d=3[\/latex]: the upward shift, [latex]g\\left(x\\right)={2}^{x}+3[\/latex] and the downward shift, [latex]h\\left(x\\right)={2}^{x}-3[\/latex]. Both vertical shifts are shown in the figure below.\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/896\/2016\/11\/02231142\/CNX_Precalc_Figure_04_02_0062.jpg\" alt=\"Graph of three functions, g(x) = 2^x+3 in blue with an asymptote at y=3, f(x) = 2^x in orange with an asymptote at y=0, and h(x)=2^x-3 with an asymptote at y=-3. Note that each functions\u2019 transformations are described in the text.\" width=\"487\" height=\"628\">\n\nObserve the results of shifting [latex]f\\left(x\\right)={2}^{x}[\/latex] vertically:\n<ul>\n \t<li>The domain [latex]\\left(-\\infty ,\\infty \\right)[\/latex] remains unchanged.<\/li>\n \t<li>When the function is shifted up 3&nbsp;units giving [latex]g\\left(x\\right)={2}^{x}+3[\/latex]:\n<ul>\n \t<li>The <em>y-<\/em>intercept shifts up 3&nbsp;units to [latex]\\left(0,4\\right)[\/latex].<\/li>\n \t<li>The asymptote shifts up 3&nbsp;units to [latex]y=3[\/latex].<\/li>\n \t<li>The range becomes [latex]\\left(3,\\infty \\right)[\/latex].<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>When the function is shifted down 3&nbsp;units giving [latex]h\\left(x\\right)={2}^{x}-3[\/latex]:\n<ul>\n \t<li>The <em>y-<\/em>intercept shifts down 3&nbsp;units to [latex]\\left(0,-2\\right)[\/latex].<\/li>\n \t<li>The asymptote also shifts down 3&nbsp;units to [latex]y=-3[\/latex].<\/li>\n \t<li>The range becomes [latex]\\left(-3,\\infty \\right)[\/latex].<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"textbox key-takeaways\">\n<h3>Try it<\/h3>\n<ol>\n \t<li>Use an online graphing calculator to plot&nbsp;[latex]f(x) = 2^x+a[\/latex]<\/li>\n \t<li>Adjust the value of [latex]a[\/latex] until the graph has been shifted 4 units up.<\/li>\n \t<li>Add a line that represents the horizontal asymptote for this function. What is the equation for this function? What is the new y-intercept? What is its domain and range?<\/li>\n \t<li>Now create a graph of the function [latex]f(x) = 2^x[\/latex] that has been shifted down 2 units. Add a line that represents the horizontal asymptote. What is the equation for this function? What is the new y-intercept? What is its domain and range?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n[reveal-answer q=\"619964\"]Show Solution[\/reveal-answer]\n[hidden-answer a=\"619964\"]\n<ol>\n \t<li>Equation: [latex]f(x) = 2^x+4[\/latex], Horizontal Asymptote: [latex]y = 4[\/latex], y-intercept: [latex](0,5)[\/latex], Domain: [latex](-\\infty,\\infty)[\/latex], Range: [latex](4,\\infty)[\/latex]<\/li>\n \t<li>Equation: [latex]f(x) = 2^x-2[\/latex], Horizontal Asymptote: [latex]y = -2[\/latex], y-intercept: [latex](0,-1)[\/latex], Domain: [latex](-\\infty,\\infty)[\/latex], Range: [latex](-2,\\infty)[\/latex]<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n[\/hidden-answer]\n\n<\/div>\n<h2>Graphing a Horizontal Shift<\/h2>\nThe next transformation occurs when we add a constant <em>c<\/em>&nbsp;to the input of the parent function [latex]f\\left(x\\right)={b}^{x}[\/latex] giving us a <strong>horizontal shift<\/strong> <em>c<\/em>&nbsp;units in the <em>opposite<\/em> direction of the sign. For example, if we begin by graphing the parent function [latex]f\\left(x\\right)={2}^{x}[\/latex], we can then graph two horizontal shifts alongside it using [latex]c=3[\/latex]: the shift left, [latex]g\\left(x\\right)={2}^{x+3}[\/latex], and the shift right, [latex]h\\left(x\\right)={2}^{x - 3}[\/latex]. Both horizontal shifts are shown in the graph below.\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/896\/2016\/11\/02231145\/CNX_Precalc_Figure_04_02_0072.jpg\" alt=\"Graph of three functions, g(x) = 2^(x+3) in blue, f(x) = 2^x in orange, and h(x)=2^(x-3). Each functions\u2019 asymptotes are at y=0Note that each functions\u2019 transformations are described in the text.\" width=\"731\" height=\"478\">\n\nObserve the results of shifting [latex]f\\left(x\\right)={2}^{x}[\/latex] horizontally:\n<ul>\n \t<li>The domain, [latex]\\left(-\\infty ,\\infty \\right)[\/latex], remains unchanged.<\/li>\n \t<li>The asymptote, [latex]y=0[\/latex], remains unchanged.<\/li>\n \t<li>The <em>y-<\/em>intercept shifts such that:\n<ul>\n \t<li>When the function is shifted left 3&nbsp;units to [latex]g\\left(x\\right)={2}^{x+3}[\/latex], the <em>y<\/em>-intercept becomes [latex]\\left(0,8\\right)[\/latex]. This is because [latex]{2}^{x+3}=\\left({2}^{3}\\right){2}^{x}=\\left(8\\right){2}^{x}[\/latex], so the initial value of the function is 8.<\/li>\n \t<li>When the function is shifted right 3&nbsp;units to [latex]h\\left(x\\right)={2}^{x - 3}[\/latex], the <em>y<\/em>-intercept becomes [latex]\\left(0,\\frac{1}{8}\\right)[\/latex]. Again, see that [latex]{2}^{x-3}=\\left({2}^{-3}\\right){2}^{x}=\\left(\\frac{1}{8}\\right){2}^{x}[\/latex], so the initial value of the function is [latex]\\frac{1}{8}[\/latex].<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"textbox key-takeaways\">\n<h3>try it<\/h3>\n<ol>\n \t<li>Using an online graphing calculator, plot&nbsp;[latex]f(x) = 2^{(x+a)}[\/latex]<\/li>\n \t<li>Adjust the value of [latex]a[\/latex] until the graph is shifted 4 units to the right. What is the equation for this function? What is the new y-intercept? What are its domain and range?<\/li>\n \t<li>Now adjust the value of [latex]a[\/latex] until the graph has been shifted 3 units to the left. What is the equation for this function? What is the new y-intercept? What are its domain and range?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n[reveal-answer q=\"94739\"]Show Solution[\/reveal-answer]\n[hidden-answer a=\"94739\"]\n<ol>\n \t<li>Equation: [latex]f(x) = 2^{x-4}[\/latex], y-intercept: [latex](0,\\frac{1}{32}), [\/latex]Domain: [latex](-\\infty,\\infty)[\/latex], Range: [latex](0,\\infty)[\/latex]<\/li>\n \t<li>Equation: [latex]f(x) = 2^{x+3}[\/latex], y-intercept: [latex](0,8)[\/latex], Domain: [latex](-\\infty,\\infty)[\/latex], Range: [latex](0,\\infty)[\/latex]<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n[\/hidden-answer]\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox\">\n<h3>A General Note: Shifts of the Parent Function&nbsp;[latex]f\\left(x\\right)={b}^{x}[\/latex]<\/h3>\nFor any constants <em>c<\/em>&nbsp;and <em>d<\/em>, the function [latex]f\\left(x\\right)={b}^{x+c}+d[\/latex] shifts the parent function [latex]f\\left(x\\right)={b}^{x}[\/latex]\n<ul>\n \t<li>shifts the parent function [latex]f\\left(x\\right)={b}^{x}[\/latex] vertically <em>d<\/em>&nbsp;units, in the <em>same<\/em> direction as the sign of <em>d<\/em>.<\/li>\n \t<li>shifts the parent function [latex]f\\left(x\\right)={b}^{x}[\/latex] horizontally <em>c<\/em>&nbsp;units, in the <em>opposite<\/em> direction as the sign of <em>c<\/em>.<\/li>\n \t<li>has a&nbsp;<em>y<\/em>-intercept of [latex]\\left(0,{b}^{c}+d\\right)[\/latex].<\/li>\n \t<li>has a horizontal asymptote of&nbsp;<em>y<\/em> =&nbsp;<em>d<\/em>.<\/li>\n \t<li>has a range of [latex]\\left(d,\\infty \\right)[\/latex].<\/li>\n \t<li>has a domain of [latex]\\left(-\\infty ,\\infty \\right)[\/latex] which remains unchanged.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox\">\n<h3>How To: Given an exponential function with the form [latex]f\\left(x\\right)={b}^{x+c}+d[\/latex], graph the translation<\/h3>\n<ol>\n \t<li>Draw the horizontal asymptote <em>y<\/em> =&nbsp;<em>d<\/em>.<\/li>\n \t<li>Shift the graph of [latex]f\\left(x\\right)={b}^{x}[\/latex] left <em>c<\/em>&nbsp;units if <em>c<\/em>&nbsp;is positive and right [latex]c[\/latex] units if <em>c<\/em>&nbsp;is negative.<\/li>\n \t<li>Shift the graph of [latex]f\\left(x\\right)={b}^{x}[\/latex] up <em>d<\/em>&nbsp;units if <em>d<\/em>&nbsp;is positive and down <em>d<\/em>&nbsp;units if <em>d<\/em>&nbsp;is negative.<\/li>\n \t<li>State the domain, [latex]\\left(-\\infty ,\\infty \\right)[\/latex], the range, [latex]\\left(d,\\infty \\right)[\/latex], and the horizontal asymptote [latex]y=d[\/latex].<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox exercises\">\n<h3>Example: Graphing a Shift of an Exponential Function<\/h3>\nGraph [latex]f\\left(x\\right)={2}^{x+1}-3[\/latex]. State the domain, range, and asymptote.\n\n[reveal-answer q=\"344344\"]Show Solution[\/reveal-answer]\n[hidden-answer a=\"344344\"]\n\nWe have an exponential equation of the form [latex]f\\left(x\\right)={b}^{x+c}+d[\/latex], with [latex]b=2[\/latex], [latex]c=1[\/latex], and [latex]d=-3[\/latex].\n\nDraw the horizontal asymptote [latex]y=d[\/latex], so draw [latex]y=-3[\/latex].\n\nIdentify the shift; it is [latex]\\left(-1,-3\\right)[\/latex].\n\n[caption id=\"\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"487\"]<img src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/896\/2016\/11\/02231148\/CNX_Precalc_Figure_04_02_0082.jpg\" alt=\"Graph of the function, f(x) = 2^(x+1)-3, with an asymptote at y=-3. Labeled points in the graph are (-1, -2), (0, -1), and (1, 1).\" width=\"487\" height=\"519\"> The domain is [latex]\\left(-\\infty ,\\infty \\right)[\/latex], the range is [latex]\\left(-3,\\infty \\right)[\/latex], and the horizontal asymptote is [latex]y=-3[\/latex].[\/caption]Shift the graph of [latex]f\\left(x\\right)={b}^{x}[\/latex] left 1 unit and down 3 units.<span id=\"fs-id1165137591826\">\n<\/span>The domain is [latex]\\left(-\\infty ,\\infty \\right)[\/latex]; the range is [latex]\\left(-3,\\infty \\right)[\/latex]; the horizontal asymptote is [latex]y=-3[\/latex].[\/hidden-answer]<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox key-takeaways\">\n<h3>Try It<\/h3>\nUse an online graphing calculator to plot the function&nbsp;[latex]f\\left(x\\right)={2}^{x-1}+3[\/latex]. State domain, range, and asymptote.\n\n[reveal-answer q=\"699634\"]Show Solution[\/reveal-answer]\n[hidden-answer a=\"699634\"]\n\nThe domain is [latex]\\left(-\\infty ,\\infty \\right)[\/latex], the range is [latex]\\left(3,\\infty \\right)[\/latex], and the horizontal asymptote is <em>y&nbsp;<\/em>= 3.\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/896\/2017\/01\/05004257\/CNX_Precalc_Figure_04_02_0092.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-3016 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/896\/2017\/01\/05004257\/CNX_Precalc_Figure_04_02_0092.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"487\" height=\"490\"><\/a>\n\n[\/hidden-answer]\n\n<\/div>\nWatch the following video for more examples of the difference between horizontal and vertical shifts of exponential functions and the resulting graphs and equations.\n\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/phYxEeJ7ZW4\n<h2>Using a Graph to Approximate a Solution to an Exponential Equation<\/h2>\nGraphing can help you confirm or find the solution to an exponential equation. An exponential equation is different from a function because a function is a large collection of points made of inputs and corresponding outputs, whereas equations that you have seen typically have one, two, or no solutions. &nbsp;For example, [latex]f(x)=2^{x}[\/latex] is a function and is comprised of many points [latex](x,f(x))[\/latex], and [latex]4=2^{x}[\/latex] can be solved to find the specific value for x that makes it a true statement. The&nbsp;graph below shows the intersection of the line [latex]f(x)=4[\/latex] and [latex]f(x)=2^{x}[\/latex]. You can&nbsp;see they cross at [latex]y=4[\/latex].\n\n<img class=\"wp-image-6884 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3794\/2016\/11\/15181806\/Screen-Shot-2019-07-15-at-11.17.51-AM.png\" alt=\"Graph of line y=4 and y=2^x intersect at point (2,4)\" width=\"337\" height=\"301\">\n\nIn the following example you can try this yourself.\n<div class=\"textbox exercises\">\n<h3>Example : Approximating the Solution of an Exponential Equation<\/h3>\nUse an online graphing calculator to solve [latex]42=1.2{\\left(5\\right)}^{x}+2.8[\/latex] graphically.\n\n[reveal-answer q=\"89148\"]Show Solution[\/reveal-answer]\n[hidden-answer a=\"89148\"]\n\nFirst, graph the function [latex]f(x)=1.2{\\left(5\\right)}^{x}+2.8[\/latex] and graph [latex]f(x) = 42[\/latex].\n\nOnline graphing calculators automatically calculate points of interest including intersections. Essentially, you are looking for the intersection of two functions. Click on the point of intersection, and you will see the the x and y values for the point.\n\n[\/hidden-answer]\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox key-takeaways\">\n<h3>Try It<\/h3>\nSolve [latex]4=7.85{\\left(1.15\\right)}^{x}-2.27[\/latex] graphically. Round to the nearest thousandth.\n\n[reveal-answer q=\"407425\"]Show Solution[\/reveal-answer]\n[hidden-answer a=\"407425\"]\n\n[latex]x\\approx -1.608[\/latex][\/hidden-answer]\n\n<\/div>\n","rendered":"<div class=\"textbox learning-objectives\">\n<h3>Learning Outcomes<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Graph exponential functions shifted horizontally or vertically and write the associated equation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Transformations of exponential graphs behave similarly to those of other functions. Just as with other parent functions, we can apply the four types of transformations\u2014shifts, reflections, stretches, and compressions\u2014to the parent function [latex]f\\left(x\\right)={b}^{x}[\/latex] without loss of shape. For instance, just as the quadratic function maintains its parabolic shape when shifted, reflected, stretched, or compressed, the exponential function also maintains its general shape regardless of the transformations applied.<\/p>\n<div class=\"textbox examples\">\n<h3>Tip for success<\/h3>\n<p>Translating exponential functions follows the same ideas you&#8217;ve used to translate other functions. Add or subtract a value inside the function argument (in the exponent) to shift horizontally, and add or subtract a value outside the function argument to shift vertically.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Graphing a Vertical Shift<\/h2>\n<p>The first transformation occurs when we add a constant <em>d<\/em>&nbsp;to the parent function [latex]f\\left(x\\right)={b}^{x}[\/latex] giving us a <strong>vertical shift<\/strong> <em>d<\/em>&nbsp;units in the same direction as the sign. For example, if we begin by graphing a parent function, [latex]f\\left(x\\right)={2}^{x}[\/latex], we can then graph two vertical shifts alongside it using [latex]d=3[\/latex]: the upward shift, [latex]g\\left(x\\right)={2}^{x}+3[\/latex] and the downward shift, [latex]h\\left(x\\right)={2}^{x}-3[\/latex]. Both vertical shifts are shown in the figure below.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/896\/2016\/11\/02231142\/CNX_Precalc_Figure_04_02_0062.jpg\" alt=\"Graph of three functions, g(x) = 2^x+3 in blue with an asymptote at y=3, f(x) = 2^x in orange with an asymptote at y=0, and h(x)=2^x-3 with an asymptote at y=-3. Note that each functions\u2019 transformations are described in the text.\" width=\"487\" height=\"628\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Observe the results of shifting [latex]f\\left(x\\right)={2}^{x}[\/latex] vertically:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The domain [latex]\\left(-\\infty ,\\infty \\right)[\/latex] remains unchanged.<\/li>\n<li>When the function is shifted up 3&nbsp;units giving [latex]g\\left(x\\right)={2}^{x}+3[\/latex]:\n<ul>\n<li>The <em>y-<\/em>intercept shifts up 3&nbsp;units to [latex]\\left(0,4\\right)[\/latex].<\/li>\n<li>The asymptote shifts up 3&nbsp;units to [latex]y=3[\/latex].<\/li>\n<li>The range becomes [latex]\\left(3,\\infty \\right)[\/latex].<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>When the function is shifted down 3&nbsp;units giving [latex]h\\left(x\\right)={2}^{x}-3[\/latex]:\n<ul>\n<li>The <em>y-<\/em>intercept shifts down 3&nbsp;units to [latex]\\left(0,-2\\right)[\/latex].<\/li>\n<li>The asymptote also shifts down 3&nbsp;units to [latex]y=-3[\/latex].<\/li>\n<li>The range becomes [latex]\\left(-3,\\infty \\right)[\/latex].<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"textbox key-takeaways\">\n<h3>Try it<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Use an online graphing calculator to plot&nbsp;[latex]f(x) = 2^x+a[\/latex]<\/li>\n<li>Adjust the value of [latex]a[\/latex] until the graph has been shifted 4 units up.<\/li>\n<li>Add a line that represents the horizontal asymptote for this function. What is the equation for this function? What is the new y-intercept? What is its domain and range?<\/li>\n<li>Now create a graph of the function [latex]f(x) = 2^x[\/latex] that has been shifted down 2 units. Add a line that represents the horizontal asymptote. What is the equation for this function? What is the new y-intercept? What is its domain and range?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"qa-wrapper\" style=\"display: block\"><span class=\"show-answer collapsed\" style=\"cursor: pointer\" data-target=\"q619964\">Show Solution<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"q619964\" class=\"hidden-answer\" style=\"display: none\">\n<ol>\n<li>Equation: [latex]f(x) = 2^x+4[\/latex], Horizontal Asymptote: [latex]y = 4[\/latex], y-intercept: [latex](0,5)[\/latex], Domain: [latex](-\\infty,\\infty)[\/latex], Range: [latex](4,\\infty)[\/latex]<\/li>\n<li>Equation: [latex]f(x) = 2^x-2[\/latex], Horizontal Asymptote: [latex]y = -2[\/latex], y-intercept: [latex](0,-1)[\/latex], Domain: [latex](-\\infty,\\infty)[\/latex], Range: [latex](-2,\\infty)[\/latex]<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Graphing a Horizontal Shift<\/h2>\n<p>The next transformation occurs when we add a constant <em>c<\/em>&nbsp;to the input of the parent function [latex]f\\left(x\\right)={b}^{x}[\/latex] giving us a <strong>horizontal shift<\/strong> <em>c<\/em>&nbsp;units in the <em>opposite<\/em> direction of the sign. For example, if we begin by graphing the parent function [latex]f\\left(x\\right)={2}^{x}[\/latex], we can then graph two horizontal shifts alongside it using [latex]c=3[\/latex]: the shift left, [latex]g\\left(x\\right)={2}^{x+3}[\/latex], and the shift right, [latex]h\\left(x\\right)={2}^{x - 3}[\/latex]. Both horizontal shifts are shown in the graph below.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/896\/2016\/11\/02231145\/CNX_Precalc_Figure_04_02_0072.jpg\" alt=\"Graph of three functions, g(x) = 2^(x+3) in blue, f(x) = 2^x in orange, and h(x)=2^(x-3). Each functions\u2019 asymptotes are at y=0Note that each functions\u2019 transformations are described in the text.\" width=\"731\" height=\"478\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Observe the results of shifting [latex]f\\left(x\\right)={2}^{x}[\/latex] horizontally:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The domain, [latex]\\left(-\\infty ,\\infty \\right)[\/latex], remains unchanged.<\/li>\n<li>The asymptote, [latex]y=0[\/latex], remains unchanged.<\/li>\n<li>The <em>y-<\/em>intercept shifts such that:\n<ul>\n<li>When the function is shifted left 3&nbsp;units to [latex]g\\left(x\\right)={2}^{x+3}[\/latex], the <em>y<\/em>-intercept becomes [latex]\\left(0,8\\right)[\/latex]. This is because [latex]{2}^{x+3}=\\left({2}^{3}\\right){2}^{x}=\\left(8\\right){2}^{x}[\/latex], so the initial value of the function is 8.<\/li>\n<li>When the function is shifted right 3&nbsp;units to [latex]h\\left(x\\right)={2}^{x - 3}[\/latex], the <em>y<\/em>-intercept becomes [latex]\\left(0,\\frac{1}{8}\\right)[\/latex]. Again, see that [latex]{2}^{x-3}=\\left({2}^{-3}\\right){2}^{x}=\\left(\\frac{1}{8}\\right){2}^{x}[\/latex], so the initial value of the function is [latex]\\frac{1}{8}[\/latex].<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"textbox key-takeaways\">\n<h3>try it<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Using an online graphing calculator, plot&nbsp;[latex]f(x) = 2^{(x+a)}[\/latex]<\/li>\n<li>Adjust the value of [latex]a[\/latex] until the graph is shifted 4 units to the right. What is the equation for this function? What is the new y-intercept? What are its domain and range?<\/li>\n<li>Now adjust the value of [latex]a[\/latex] until the graph has been shifted 3 units to the left. What is the equation for this function? What is the new y-intercept? What are its domain and range?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"qa-wrapper\" style=\"display: block\"><span class=\"show-answer collapsed\" style=\"cursor: pointer\" data-target=\"q94739\">Show Solution<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"q94739\" class=\"hidden-answer\" style=\"display: none\">\n<ol>\n<li>Equation: [latex]f(x) = 2^{x-4}[\/latex], y-intercept: [latex](0,\\frac{1}{32}),[\/latex]Domain: [latex](-\\infty,\\infty)[\/latex], Range: [latex](0,\\infty)[\/latex]<\/li>\n<li>Equation: [latex]f(x) = 2^{x+3}[\/latex], y-intercept: [latex](0,8)[\/latex], Domain: [latex](-\\infty,\\infty)[\/latex], Range: [latex](0,\\infty)[\/latex]<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox\">\n<h3>A General Note: Shifts of the Parent Function&nbsp;[latex]f\\left(x\\right)={b}^{x}[\/latex]<\/h3>\n<p>For any constants <em>c<\/em>&nbsp;and <em>d<\/em>, the function [latex]f\\left(x\\right)={b}^{x+c}+d[\/latex] shifts the parent function [latex]f\\left(x\\right)={b}^{x}[\/latex]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>shifts the parent function [latex]f\\left(x\\right)={b}^{x}[\/latex] vertically <em>d<\/em>&nbsp;units, in the <em>same<\/em> direction as the sign of <em>d<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>shifts the parent function [latex]f\\left(x\\right)={b}^{x}[\/latex] horizontally <em>c<\/em>&nbsp;units, in the <em>opposite<\/em> direction as the sign of <em>c<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>has a&nbsp;<em>y<\/em>-intercept of [latex]\\left(0,{b}^{c}+d\\right)[\/latex].<\/li>\n<li>has a horizontal asymptote of&nbsp;<em>y<\/em> =&nbsp;<em>d<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>has a range of [latex]\\left(d,\\infty \\right)[\/latex].<\/li>\n<li>has a domain of [latex]\\left(-\\infty ,\\infty \\right)[\/latex] which remains unchanged.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox\">\n<h3>How To: Given an exponential function with the form [latex]f\\left(x\\right)={b}^{x+c}+d[\/latex], graph the translation<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Draw the horizontal asymptote <em>y<\/em> =&nbsp;<em>d<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Shift the graph of [latex]f\\left(x\\right)={b}^{x}[\/latex] left <em>c<\/em>&nbsp;units if <em>c<\/em>&nbsp;is positive and right [latex]c[\/latex] units if <em>c<\/em>&nbsp;is negative.<\/li>\n<li>Shift the graph of [latex]f\\left(x\\right)={b}^{x}[\/latex] up <em>d<\/em>&nbsp;units if <em>d<\/em>&nbsp;is positive and down <em>d<\/em>&nbsp;units if <em>d<\/em>&nbsp;is negative.<\/li>\n<li>State the domain, [latex]\\left(-\\infty ,\\infty \\right)[\/latex], the range, [latex]\\left(d,\\infty \\right)[\/latex], and the horizontal asymptote [latex]y=d[\/latex].<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox exercises\">\n<h3>Example: Graphing a Shift of an Exponential Function<\/h3>\n<p>Graph [latex]f\\left(x\\right)={2}^{x+1}-3[\/latex]. State the domain, range, and asymptote.<\/p>\n<div class=\"qa-wrapper\" style=\"display: block\"><span class=\"show-answer collapsed\" style=\"cursor: pointer\" data-target=\"q344344\">Show Solution<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"q344344\" class=\"hidden-answer\" style=\"display: none\">\n<p>We have an exponential equation of the form [latex]f\\left(x\\right)={b}^{x+c}+d[\/latex], with [latex]b=2[\/latex], [latex]c=1[\/latex], and [latex]d=-3[\/latex].<\/p>\n<p>Draw the horizontal asymptote [latex]y=d[\/latex], so draw [latex]y=-3[\/latex].<\/p>\n<p>Identify the shift; it is [latex]\\left(-1,-3\\right)[\/latex].<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 497px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/896\/2016\/11\/02231148\/CNX_Precalc_Figure_04_02_0082.jpg\" alt=\"Graph of the function, f(x) = 2^(x+1)-3, with an asymptote at y=-3. Labeled points in the graph are (-1, -2), (0, -1), and (1, 1).\" width=\"487\" height=\"519\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">The domain is [latex]\\left(-\\infty ,\\infty \\right)[\/latex], the range is [latex]\\left(-3,\\infty \\right)[\/latex], and the horizontal asymptote is [latex]y=-3[\/latex].<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Shift the graph of [latex]f\\left(x\\right)={b}^{x}[\/latex] left 1 unit and down 3 units.<span id=\"fs-id1165137591826\"><br \/>\n<\/span>The domain is [latex]\\left(-\\infty ,\\infty \\right)[\/latex]; the range is [latex]\\left(-3,\\infty \\right)[\/latex]; the horizontal asymptote is [latex]y=-3[\/latex].<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox key-takeaways\">\n<h3>Try It<\/h3>\n<p>Use an online graphing calculator to plot the function&nbsp;[latex]f\\left(x\\right)={2}^{x-1}+3[\/latex]. State domain, range, and asymptote.<\/p>\n<div class=\"qa-wrapper\" style=\"display: block\"><span class=\"show-answer collapsed\" style=\"cursor: pointer\" data-target=\"q699634\">Show Solution<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"q699634\" class=\"hidden-answer\" style=\"display: none\">\n<p>The domain is [latex]\\left(-\\infty ,\\infty \\right)[\/latex], the range is [latex]\\left(3,\\infty \\right)[\/latex], and the horizontal asymptote is <em>y&nbsp;<\/em>= 3.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/896\/2017\/01\/05004257\/CNX_Precalc_Figure_04_02_0092.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3016 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/896\/2017\/01\/05004257\/CNX_Precalc_Figure_04_02_0092.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"487\" height=\"490\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Watch the following video for more examples of the difference between horizontal and vertical shifts of exponential functions and the resulting graphs and equations.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"oembed-1\" title=\"Ex: Match the Graphs of Translated Exponential Function to Equations\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/phYxEeJ7ZW4?feature=oembed&#38;rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Using a Graph to Approximate a Solution to an Exponential Equation<\/h2>\n<p>Graphing can help you confirm or find the solution to an exponential equation. An exponential equation is different from a function because a function is a large collection of points made of inputs and corresponding outputs, whereas equations that you have seen typically have one, two, or no solutions. &nbsp;For example, [latex]f(x)=2^{x}[\/latex] is a function and is comprised of many points [latex](x,f(x))[\/latex], and [latex]4=2^{x}[\/latex] can be solved to find the specific value for x that makes it a true statement. The&nbsp;graph below shows the intersection of the line [latex]f(x)=4[\/latex] and [latex]f(x)=2^{x}[\/latex]. You can&nbsp;see they cross at [latex]y=4[\/latex].<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6884 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3794\/2016\/11\/15181806\/Screen-Shot-2019-07-15-at-11.17.51-AM.png\" alt=\"Graph of line y=4 and y=2^x intersect at point (2,4)\" width=\"337\" height=\"301\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the following example you can try this yourself.<\/p>\n<div class=\"textbox exercises\">\n<h3>Example : Approximating the Solution of an Exponential Equation<\/h3>\n<p>Use an online graphing calculator to solve [latex]42=1.2{\\left(5\\right)}^{x}+2.8[\/latex] graphically.<\/p>\n<div class=\"qa-wrapper\" style=\"display: block\"><span class=\"show-answer collapsed\" style=\"cursor: pointer\" data-target=\"q89148\">Show Solution<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"q89148\" class=\"hidden-answer\" style=\"display: none\">\n<p>First, graph the function [latex]f(x)=1.2{\\left(5\\right)}^{x}+2.8[\/latex] and graph [latex]f(x) = 42[\/latex].<\/p>\n<p>Online graphing calculators automatically calculate points of interest including intersections. Essentially, you are looking for the intersection of two functions. Click on the point of intersection, and you will see the the x and y values for the point.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox key-takeaways\">\n<h3>Try It<\/h3>\n<p>Solve [latex]4=7.85{\\left(1.15\\right)}^{x}-2.27[\/latex] graphically. 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