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Project Title: Superhero Transformations
Standard Focus: Geometry & Spatial Sense, Patterns,
Algebra & Functions Time Range: 3-4 Days
Supplies: Scissors
Topics of Focus:
- Graphing Transformations (Translations and Reflections)
- Families of Functions
Benchmarks:
Seeing Structure in
Expressions A-SSE 1b. Interpret complicated expressions by viewing one or more of their parts as a single entity.
Interpreting
Functions F-IF
7. Graph functions expressed symbolically and show key features of the graph, by hand in
simple cases and using technology for more complicated cases.★
Building Functions F-BF 1b. Combine standard function types using arithmetic operations.
Building Functions F-BF
3. Identify the effect on the graph of replacing f(x) by f(x) + k, k f(x), f(kx), and f(x + k) for
specific values of k; find the value of k given the graphs. Experiment with cases and illustrate
an explanation of the effects on the graph using technology. Include recognizing even and
odd functions from their graphs and algebraic expressions for them.
Congruence G-CO
2. Represent transformations in the plane describe transformations as functions that take
points in the plane as inputs and give other points as outputs. Compare transformations that
preserve distance and angle to those that do not
Procedures:
A) Task 1: Hand out the Superhero “Cards” and have students cut out the functions. This will let them move the functions
freely on the graphs and turn into a hands-on activity. All of the graphs are of the same scale so the cut-outs will work for every
task.
B) Task 2: Hand out “F(x) Men”. Students will understand the relationship between vertical and horizontal translations on a
coordinate plane and their algebra. This is a task that intends to scaffold the concepts that will be in the more challenging
problems.
C) Task 3: Hand out “Join the Squad”. Students will use vertical and horizontal translations with multiple functions to zap the
enemies into submission. Each Mission has slightly different requirements so encourage students to read carefully.
D) Task 4: Hand out “Reflections”. This introduces students to flipping functions horizontally or vertically and how that relates
to changes in the functions. Doing this activity with a graphing calculate to check their work, could be a useful addition.
E) Task 5: Hand out “The Boss Challenge”. Students must put all of their skills together in order to translation and reflect
functions in such a way to eliminate all enemies.
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The F(x) Men (Cut out the functions for each Superhero)
Family: Linear
Function: f(x) = x
Super Power: Nuclear
Fusion Blasts
from her eyes
Lady Straightedge is the direct,
no-nonsense leader of the F(x)
Men. She understands the
fastest way to get from A to B.
Family: Quadratic
Function: f(x) = x2
Super Power: Parabolic
Kinetic Rays
Pawabawa is well rounded and
perfectly symmetrical. He is
able to absorb the negative
energies from his enemies and
turn them into positive rays of
their power squared.
Family: Exponential
Function: f(x) = 2x
Super
Power:
Ginormous
Robo Suit
Robo-Grow escalates conflict
and smashes henchmen into
dust in mere seconds. Good
thing she’s on our team.
Depending on the situation,
Robo-Grow can shrink or
expand as necessary.
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The F(x) Men (Cut out the functions for each Superhero)
Family: Absolute
Value
Function: f(x) = |x|
Super
Power:
Finger
Beams
Captain Abs is an upbeat,
glass half-full, goodie two
shoes. He’ll turn any positive
into a negative. If you need a
shoulder to cry on or you
need to defeat a Boss,
Captain Abs is your guy.
Family: Square Root
Function: f(x) = √𝑥
Super
Power:
Ninja skills
with sword
You can always count on
Radical Girl to keep it real.
Down-to-Earth, Radical Girl
wields her sword with the
same tenacity that she
discards Lames, Haters and
Ignorant People.
Family: Cubing
Function: f(x) = x3
Super
Power:
Curvy Laser
Gun
Bipolar Tommy can go from
negative to positive in a
second – and back again.
That’s why we love him.
Although he’s a little Jekyll
and Hyde, he’s an essential
member of the team.
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Under the careful watch of the superhero team the F(x)
Men, Cartesianville is safe from all evildoers. But this
could change at a moment’s notice.
Each hero has special abilities related to a mathematical
function – but along with it comes certain limitations.
Under no circumstances can they touch a Baddie or they
will lose all their powers! Another challenge they all share is that their powers only work when
they are facing due north (right up the y-axis) and this makes it difficult to zap their targets. To hit
a target, they need to move to a new location from the origin – a mathematical translation. They
program their new coordinates and POOF! Here’s how it works:
Of course translations can be combined to make more elaborate transformations-- WAIT! Oh No!
What’s that?! Alien Baddies in the west side Home Depot? Lady Straightedge do you copy?
Vertical translations occur when a function moves up or
down the y-axis. In the general case y = f(x), a vertical
translation will result in y = f(x) + d, where d is the number of
units shifted up or down. Notice the d is outside the function.
Horizontal translations occur when a function moves
left or right along the x-axis. In the general case y = f(x), a
horizontal translation will result in y = f(x - c), where c is the
number of units shifted left or right. Notice the c is inside
the function.
(Hint: When you write this correctly, it may feel like you
are going the opposite direction.)
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Although she was selecting a new tub of grout to refinish the lines in her
bathroom floor, Lady Straightedge never misses a chance to zap Alien
baddies. Her nuclear fusion glasses blast in f(x) = x lines.
Lady Straightedge will only use vertical
translations (moving up and down the y-axis).
She has determined the order she will eliminate
her targets and numbered them 1 - 4.
For each Alien Baddie, complete the chart
below. She needs to know what equation to
program into her system to launch her powers!
(Use the cut out of her linear power to help)
Alien # Describe the shift in words
Where does she
need to stand?
(Ordered Pair)
Equation to
Program
1
2
3
4
Write a general equation to describe any vertical translation of the linear function f(x) = x:
On the other side of town, there seems to be a disturbance with some Evil Ninjas at the park. Please
don’t zap any kids!
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While he was shooting some hoops, Pawabawa hustled to see four Evil
Ninjas in the park. From where he stands (he calls it the vertex) he zaps kinetic
rays that follow a path of f(x) = x2.
Since all of the Ninja are on the northern side of
the park, Pawabawa will only use horizontal
translations (moving left and right on the x-axis).
Note the number next to each Ninja and
complete the chart below. In some cases you may
think there is more than one equation, but make
sure you DON’T ZAP ANY KIDS! That’d be bad.
(Use the cut out of his quadratic power to help)
Ninja # Describe the shift in words
Where does he
need to stand?
(Ordered Pair)
Equation to
Program
1
2
3
4
Write a general equation to describe any horizontal translation of the quadratic function f(x) = x2:
But wait! What’s that?!? A gang of Angry Bandits have invaded the University’s bioscience lab!
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Robo-Grow was in the middle of a guinea pig breeding experiment, but has
no problem jumping in her suit to obliterate five Angry Bandits. Her Robo-
Grow suit blasts charges that model the function f(x) = 2x.
Since her suit is so powerful, Robo-Grow can
only blast TWO CHARGES. She must figure out
a way to eliminate all the Angry Bandits with
only two shots. She will have to translate both
horizontally and vertically.
Circle or highlight the two groups of Angry
Bandits and complete the chart below. (Use the
cut out of her exponential power to help)
Now luckily, all seems calm. At least the children will be able to sleep tonight in Cartesianville, but
beneath the surface, a greater evil seems to be stirring… To be continued…
Bandit
Group
#
Describe the shift in words (Which shift is
inside the function? Which is outside?)
Where does she
need to stand?
(Ordered Pair)
Equation to
Program
1
2
Write a general equation to describe any translation of the exponential function f(x) = 2x :
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A mysterious new enemy has Baddies crawling all over
the city. These enemies are equipped with their own evil
rays. If the heroes touch the rays or the Baddies
themselves, they are toast! To save the city, the F(x) Men
have had to bring in a few new recruits to help!
Four Possessed Geishas have infiltrated
Cartesianville’s nuclear power plant! Our two
heroes, Lady Straightedge and Bipolar Tommy are
standing at the origin and see the chaos. They
cannot pass through the light beams the villains
have set or else they’ll be dust.
Using both of their powers, they must hit all
four Possessed Geishas. They can only
program one shot each! Determine how
they need to move to accomplish the task.
1. Where do they need to stand on the
coordinate plane to complete the mission?
Hero Ordered Pair
Lady Straightedge
Bipolar Tommy
2. To use their powers, the heroes must
program their suits with their new
coordinates. Be sure to watch the signs and
simplify.
Hero Equation to Program
Lady Straightedge
Bipolar Tommy
Lady Straightedge Bipolar Tommy
Linear Cubic
f(x) = x f(x) = x3
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Five Mischievous Cyborgs are scattered around ready
to blow up the dam and flood the city! It’s only a matter
of time until the entire city is underwater.
Often undoing each other’s work, Pawabawa
and Radical Girl have to set aside their personal
differences to zap the Mischievous Cyborgs and
avoid the Death Ray. Time is of the essence and
they only get one shot each! Determine which
equation they need to program to save the city!
1. Where do they need to stand on the
coordinate plane to complete the mission?
Hero Ordered Pair
Pawabawa
Radical Girl
2. To use their powers, the heroes must program their suits with their new coordinates. Be sure to
watch the signs and simplify when appropriate.
Hero Equation of
Powers
Pawabawa
Radical Girl
3. To settle their dispute, which hero eliminated more Mischievous Cyborgs?
Pawabawa Radical Girl
Quadratic Square Root
f(x) = x2 f(x) = √𝑥
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Nine Scallywag Pirates have set up a row of explosives
that will destroy the public transit system! Thousands
of citizens are in danger!
Since there are nine Pirates, it’s impossible that
the heroes will be able to take them all out at
the same time. They estimate they only have 4
chances to eliminate all of the Pirates.
Determine the equations they will need to
program to eliminate all of the pirates.
1. Where do they need to stand on the
coordinate plane to complete the mission?
Attempt Hero Ordered
Pair
2. Robo-Grow and Captain Abs must program their suits with their new coordinates. Be sure to
watch the signs and simplify when appropriate.
Attempt Hero Equation of
Powers
3. Is it possible or is the train station going to be blown to smithereens?
Robo-Grow Captain Abs
Exponential Absolute Value
f(x) = 2x f(x) = |x|
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Although the F(x) Men have been able to fend off this
new evil force, they are about to encounter something
that will flip every formula they’ve ever learned on its
head! A mystical spell has been cast and it has made
their superpowers go haywire. Some powers have flipped vertically and others have flipped
horizontally! They must adapt to these new challenges and face their Inner and Outer Demons
to save the city. Here is some mathematical background to help:
Other than the difference with horizontal translations with horizontal reflections, all other
translations work the same way when combined with reflections. It’s up to our heroes to
overcome these challenges and keep the citizens of Cartesianville safe.
Vertical reflections occur when a function is reflected
across the x-axis. In the general case y = f(x), a vertical
reflection will result in y = - f(x). Notice the (-) is outside the
function.
Horizontal reflections occur when a function is reflected
across the y-axis. In the general case y = f(x), a horizontal
reflection will result in y = f(- x). Notice the (-) is inside the
function.
(Note: when translating horizontally reflected functions,
horizontal translations work opposite. For example, (-x+3)2
will be flipped across the y-axis and shifted three units to the
right. This is because (-x+3)2 = (-(x - 3))2
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Just as the F(x) Men zap a skulk
of Rabid Foxes, they realize
everything zaps backwards!
South is North! After putting
their heads together, they notice
if they place a negative sign outside of their function everything seems to work. But now they only
have time to fire one blast apiece! Can they zap all the Foxes in time? And they better not step on the
Cosecant Lava Beams!
(Use the cut outs of the powers to help)
1. Where do they need to stand on the
coordinate plane to complete the mission?
Hero Ordered Pair
Lady Straightedge
Pawabawa
Captain Abs
2. To use their powers, the heroes must
program their suits with their coordinates.
Watch the signs!
3. The F(x) Men must describe this new phenomenon with the rest of the team. Explain in your own
words how translations and reflections “outside the function” impact a graph. What are the
similarities between them?
Lady Straightedge Pawabawa Captain Abs
Linear Quadratic Absolute Value
f(x) = -x f(x) = -x2 f(x) = -|x|
Hero Equation of
Powers
Lady Straightedge
Pawabawa
Captain Abs
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Across the city, the other F(x) Men
have something stranger going on
when they try to zap a mob of
Ornery Devils. Their powers come
out reverse! A mirror image over
the y-axis.
After tinkering, they realize if they put a
negative sign inside their function, it flips their
graph the right way. But they had a new problem,
when they thought they were shifting left, they
were now shifting right. Everyone has time for
one blast and they need to knock out all these
Ornery Little Devils and avoid their gamma rays.
(Use the cut outs of the powers to help)
1. Where do they need to stand on the coordinate
plane to complete the mission?
Hero Ordered Pair
Robo-Grow
Bipolar Tommy
Radical Girl
2. To use their powers, the heroes must program their
suits with their coordinates. Watch the signs!
3. In the case of a horizontal reflection, not every member of the F(x) Men would have their functions
look different. Whose functions would still appear the same? Why is this the case?
Robo-Grow Bipolar Tommy Radical Girl
Exponential Cubic Square Root
f(x) = 2-x f(x) = -x3 f(x) = √−𝑥
Hero Equation of
Powers
Robo-Grow
Bipolar Tommy
Radical Girl
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The F(x) Men have thwarted the threats to
Cartesianville and in the process have learned how to
flip their powers horizontally and vertically at will.
But from above there arose such a clatter and the Evil
Boss pulling the strings is finally revealed… it is the
Dysfunctional Santa. With the help of his Rabies
Infected Reindeer, Santa has a weapon so powerful
he’ll melt the North Pole and flood the Earth!
Santa doesn’t play by the rules and uses
Pixie Dust Death Beams that defy the laws
of mathematical functions! He’s on the
naughty list this year!
To defeat Santa, the F(x) Men have one
blast each to zap him, all of his Reindeer,
avoid the Pixie Dust Death Beams and
NOT ZAP ANY LITTLE GIRLS. Simple
eh? You need to at least get as many as you
can! If the F(x) Men are not successful it will
not be a very Merry Christmas.
(Use the cut outs of the powers. Functions may
need to be flipped vertically or horizontally)
Superhero Where do they need to stand?
(Ordered Pair)
Equation of Powers
Lady Straightedge
Pawabawa
Robo-Grow
Captain Abs
Radical Girl
Bipolar Tommy
The fate of Cartesianville is in your hands. Good luck, heroes.
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Although she was selecting a new tub of grout to refinish the lines in her
bathroom floor, Lady Straightedge never misses a chance to zap Alien
baddies. Her nuclear fusion glasses blast in f(x) = x lines.
Lady Straightedge will only use vertical
translations (moving up and down the y-axis).
She has determined the order she will eliminate
her targets and numbered them 1 - 4.
For each Alien Baddie, complete the chart
below. She needs to know what equation to
program into her system to launch her powers!
(Use the cut out of her linear power to help)
Alien # Describe the shift in words
Where does she
need to stand?
(Ordered Pair)
Equation to
Program
1 Shift down three units (0, -3) Y = X - 3
2 Shift up two units (0, 2) Y = X + 2
3 Shift up ten units. (0, 10) Y = x +10
4 Shift down nine units (0,-9) Y = x – 9
Write a general equation to describe any vertical translation of the linear function f(x) = x+d
On the other side of town, there seems to be a disturbance with some Evil Ninjas at the park. Please
don’t zap any kids!
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While he was shooting some hoops, Pawabawa hustled to see four Evil
Ninjas in the park. From where he stands (he calls it the vertex) he zaps kinetic
rays that follow a path of f(x) = x2.
Since all of the Ninja are on the northern side of
the park, Pawabawa will only use horizontal
translations (moving left and right on the x-axis).
Note the number next to each Ninja and
complete the chart below. In some cases you may
think there is more than one equation, but make
sure you DON’T ZAP ANY KIDS! That’d be bad.
(Use the cut out of his quadratic power to help)
Ninja # Describe the shift in words
Where does he
need to stand?
(Ordered Pair)
Equation to
Program
1 Shift left 10 units (-10,0) Y = (x+10)2
2 Shift left 2 units. (-2, 0) Y = (x+2)2
3 Shift right 3 units (3,0) Y = (x-3)2
4 Shift right 7 units. (7,0) Y = (x-7)2
Write a general equation to describe any horizontal translation of the quadratic function f(x) = (x-
c)2:
But wait! What’s that?!? A gang of Angry Bandits have invaded the University’s bioscience lab!
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Robo-Grow was in the middle of a guinea pig breeding experiment, but has
no problem jumping in her suit to obliterate five Angry Bandits. Her Robo-
Grow suit blasts charges that model the function f(x) = 2x.
Since her suit is so powerful, Robo-Grow can
only blast TWO CHARGES. She must figure out
a way to eliminate all the Angry Bandits with
only two shots. She will have to translate both
horizontally and vertically.
Circle or highlight the two groups of Angry
Bandits and complete the chart below. (Use the
cut out of her exponential power to help)
Now luckily, all seems calm. At least the children will be able to sleep tonight in Cartesianville, but
beneath the surface, a greater evil seems to be stirring… To be continued…
Bandit
Group
#
Describe the shift in words (Which shift is
inside the function? Which is outside?)
Where does she
need to stand?
(Ordered Pair)
Equation to
Program
1 Shift up 1 (outside) and three to the left (inside) (-3, 1) Y = 2x+3 + 1
2 Shift three to the right (inside) and down 7
(outside).
(3, 7) Y = 2x-3 - 7
Write a general equation to describe any translation of the exponential function f(x) = 2x-c +d
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A mysterious new enemy has Baddies crawling all over
the city. These enemies are equipped with their own evil
rays. If the heroes touch the rays or the Baddies
themselves, they are toast! To save the city, the F(x) Men
have had to bring in a few new recruits to help!
Four Possessed Geishas have infiltrated Cartesianville’s
nuclear power plant! Our two heroes, Lady
Straightedge and Bipolar Tommy are standing at the
origin and see the chaos. They cannot pass through the
light beams the villains have set or else they’ll be dust.
Using both of their powers, they must hit all
four Possessed Geishas. They can only program
one shot each! Determine how they need to
move to accomplish the task.
1. Where do they need to stand on the
coordinate plane to complete the mission?
Hero Ordered Pair
Lady Straightedge (-3, 1)
Bipolar Tommy (5, -2)
2. To use their powers, the heroes must
program their suits with their new coordinates.
Be sure to watch the signs and simplify.
Hero Equation to
Program
Lady Straightedge (x+3) + 1 = x + 4
Bipolar Tommy (x-5)3 – 2
Lady Straightedge Bipolar Tommy
Linear Cubic
f(x) = x f(x) = x3
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Five Mischievous Cyborgs are scattered around ready
to blow up the dam and flood the city! It’s only a matter
of time until the entire city is underwater.
Often undoing each other’s work, Pawabawa
and Radical Girl have to set aside their personal
differences to zap the Mischievous Cyborgs and
avoid the Death Ray. Time is of the essence and
they only get one shot each! Determine which
equation they need to program to save the city!
1. Where do they need to stand on the
coordinate plane to complete the mission?
Hero Ordered Pair
Pawabawa (-4, -8)
Radical Girl (-5, 0)
2. To use their powers, the heroes must program their suits with their new coordinates. Be sure to
watch the signs and simplify when appropriate.
Hero Equation of
Powers
Pawabawa (x+4)2 – 8
Radical Girl √𝑥 + 5
3. To settle their dispute, which hero eliminated more Mischievous Cyborgs? Pawabawa got 3 and
Radical Girl got 2.
Pawabawa Radical Girl
Quadratic Square Root
f(x) = x2 f(x) = √𝑥
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Nine Scallywag Pirates have set up a row of explosives
that will destroy the public transit system! Thousands
of citizens are in danger!
Since there are nine Pirates, it’s impossible that
the heroes will be able to take them all out at
the same time. They estimate they only have 4
chances to eliminate all of the Pirates.
Determine the equations they will need to
program to eliminate all of the pirates.
1. Where do they need to stand on the
coordinate plane to complete the mission?
Attempt Hero Ordered
Pair
1 Robo-Grow (3, -5)
2 Captain Abs (-4, -2)
3 Captain Abs (-2, -9)
4 Robo-Grow (-4, 0)
2. Robo-Grow and Captain Abs must program their suits with their new coordinates. Be sure to
watch the signs and simplify when appropriate.
Attempt Hero Equation of
Powers
1 Robo-Grow 2x-3 - 5
2 Captain Abs |x + 4| - 2
3 Captain Abs |x + 2| - 9
4 Robo-Grow 2x+4
3. Is it possible or is the train station going to be blown to smithereens? Yes, it is possible.
Robo-Grow Captain Abs
Exponential Absolute Value
f(x) = 2x f(x) = |x|
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Although the F(x) Men have been able to fend off this
new evil force, they are about to encounter something
that will flip every formula they’ve ever learned on its
head! A mystical spell has been cast and it has made
their superpowers go haywire. Some powers have flipped vertically and others have flipped
horizontally! They must adapt to these new challenges and face their Inner and Outer Demons to
save the city. Here is some mathematical background to help:
Other than the difference with horizontal translations with horizontal reflections, all other
translations work the same way when combined with reflections. It’s up to our heroes to overcome
these challenges and keep the citizens of Cartesianville safe.
Vertical reflections occur when a function is reflected
across the x-axis. In the general case y = f(x), a vertical
reflection will result in y = - f(x). Notice the (-) is
outside the function.
Horizontal reflections occur when a function is reflected
across the y-axis. In the general case y = f(x), a horizontal
reflection will result in y = f(- x). Notice the (-) is inside the
function.
(Note: when translating horizontally reflected functions,
horizontal translations work opposite. For example, (-x+3)2
will be flipped across the y-axis and shifted three units to
the right. This is because (-x+3)2 = (-(x - 3))2
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Just as the F(x) Men zap a skulk
of Rabid Foxes, they realize
everything zaps backwards!
South is North! After putting
their heads together, they notice
if they place a negative sign outside of their function everything seems to work. But now they only
have time to fire one blast apiece! Can they zap all the Foxes in time? And they better not step on the
Cosecant Lava Beams!
(Use the cut outs of the powers to help)
1. Where do they need to stand on the
coordinate plane to complete the mission?
Hero Ordered Pair
Lady Straightedge (4, -2)
Pawabawa (8,7)
Captain Abs (0, -1)
2. To use their powers, the heroes must
program their suits with their coordinates.
Watch the signs!
3. The F(x) Men must describe this new phenomenon with the rest of the team. Explain in your own
words how translations and reflections “outside the function” impact a graph. What are the
similarities between them?
Lady Straightedge Pawabawa Captain Abs
Linear Quadratic Absolute Value
f(x) = -x f(x) = -x2 f(x) = -|x|
Hero Equation of
Powers
Lady Straightedge -x – 4 – 2 = -x -6
Pawabawa -(x-8)2 + 7
Captain Abs -|x| - 1
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Across the city, the other F(x) Men
have something stranger going on
when they try to zap a mob of
Ornery Devils. Their powers come
out reverse! A mirror image over
the y-axis.
After tinkering, they realize if they put a
negative sign inside their function, it flips their
graph the right way. But they had a new
problem, when they thought they were shifting
left, they were now shifting right. Everyone has
time for one blast and they need to knock out all
these Ornery Little Devils and avoid their gamma
rays. (Use the cut outs of the powers to help)
1. Where do they need to stand on the coordinate
plane to complete the mission?
Hero Ordered Pair
Robo-Grow (-5, -6)
Bipolar Tommy (7, 3)
Radical Girl (6, 2)
2. To use their powers, the heroes must program their
suits with their coordinates. Watch the signs!
3. In the case of a horizontal reflection, not every member of the F(x) Men would have their functions
look different. Whose functions would still appear the same? Why is this the case?
Absolute Value and the Quadratic function would appear the same since they are symmetrical.
Robo-Grow Bipolar Tommy Radical Girl
Exponential Cubic Square Root
f(x) = 2-x f(x) = -x3 f(x) = √−𝑥
Hero Equation of
Powers
Robo-Grow 2-x – 5 - 6
Bipolar Tommy (-x+7)3 + 3
Radical Girl √−𝑥 + 6 + 2
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The F(x) Men have thwarted the threats to Cartesianville
and in the process have learned how to flip their powers
horizontally and vertically at will. But from above there
arose such a clatter and the Evil Boss pulling the strings is
finally revealed… it is the Dysfunctional Santa. With the
help of his Rabies Infected Reindeer, Santa has a weapon
so powerful he’ll melt the North Pole and flood the Earth!
Santa doesn’t play by the rules and uses Pixie
Dust Death Beams that defy the laws of
mathematical functions! He’s on the naughty
list this year!
To defeat Santa, the F(x) Men have one blast
each to zap him, all of his Reindeer, avoid
the Pixie Dust Death Beams and NOT ZAP
ANY LITTLE GIRLS. Simple eh? You need
to at least get as many as you can! If the F(x)
Men are not successful it will not be a very
Merry Christmas.
(Use the cut outs of the powers. Functions
may need to be flipped vertically or
horizontally)
Superhero Where do they need to stand?
(Ordered Pair)
Equation of Powers
Lady Straightedge (-7, 3) ( or a few others) X + 10
Pawabawa (-2, -7) (x +2) 2 - 7
Robo-Grow (4, -7) 2x-4 - 7
Captain Abs (3, 6) -|x-3| +6
Radical Girl (6, -6) √−𝑥 + 6 − 6
Bipolar Tommy (-4, 4) (x +4) 2 +4
The fate of Cartesianville is in your hands. Good luck, heroes.
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