The graph shown below with the heavy line is the graph of y = ax.

Sketch the graph of f(x) = - a x on this same set of axes without using a graphing calculator..

Reflect the graph in the x axis. What transformation is needed to transform the graph of
y = a x into the graph of y = - a x ?
Show work. Using this reflection , sketch the graph of y = - a x .

 

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