Answer
$y=-\sqrt{2x+1}$
Work Step by Step
First we graph $y=\sqrt{x}$.
Next, we reflect along x axis: $y=-\sqrt{x}$
And compress horizontally by 2:
$y=-\sqrt{2x}$
Then we shift left by 0.5:
$y=-\sqrt{2x+1}$
See final graph.
University Calculus: Early Transcendentals (3rd Edition)
by Hass, Joel R.; Weir, Maurice D.; Thomas Jr., George B.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321999584
ISBN 13:
978-0-32199-958-0
Chapter 1 - Section 1.2 - Combining Functions; Shifting and Scaling Graphs - Exercises - Page 21: 67
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