How Do You Graph a Reflection of a Function?

How Do You Graph a Reflection of a Function?

Note:

If you change a function like f(x) to f(-x), it flips the function over the y-axis! Follow along with this tutorial to see how to take a function and reflect it over the y-axis.

Keywords:

  • problem
  • reflection
  • reflect
  • function
  • graph
  • graphing
  • transformation

Background Tutorials

  • Function Definitions and Notation

      • What is Function Notation?What is Function Notation?

      What is Function Notation?

      Every see 'f(x)' in your math? That's function notation! It's a way to indicate that an equation is a function. Learn about function notation by watching this tutorial.

  • Reflections

      • How Do You Reflect a Function?How Do You Reflect a Function?

      How Do You Reflect a Function?

      When you look in the mirror, you see a reflection of yourself. Reflections in math involve flipping something over a line called the line of reflection. This tutorial shows you how to reflect a function over a chosen line!