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Problem 552
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Another curve, with equation \(y = f(x)\), has a single stationary point at the point \((p, q)\), where \(p\) and \(q\) are constants. This curve is transformed to a curve with equation
\(y = -3f\left(\frac{1}{4}(x + 8)\right).\)
For the transformed curve, find the coordinates of the stationary point, giving your answer in terms of \(p\) and \(q\).
Solution
The original stationary point is at \((p, q)\).
The transformation applied to the curve is \(y = -3f\left(\frac{1}{4}(x + 8)\right)\).
This transformation involves:
A horizontal translation of \(-8\) units (due to \(x + 8\)).
A horizontal scaling by a factor of \(4\) (due to \(\frac{1}{4}x\)).
A vertical scaling by a factor of \(-3\) (due to \(-3f(x)\)).
For the x-coordinate:
Start with the horizontal translation: \(x' = x + 8\), so \(x = x' - 8\).
Apply the horizontal scaling: \(x'' = 4x\), so \(x'' = 4(x' - 8) = 4p - 8\).
For the y-coordinate:
Apply the vertical scaling: \(y'' = -3y\), so \(y'' = -3q\).
Thus, the coordinates of the stationary point for the transformed curve are \((4p - 8, -3q)\).