Mathematical Modeling
The expression af(x) represents a transformation of the function f(x) by a vertical scaling factor 'a'. This transformation stretches or compresses the graph of f(x) vertically depending on the value of 'a'. When 'a' is greater than 1, the graph stretches away from the x-axis, while a value between 0 and 1 compresses the graph towards the x-axis. Understanding this transformation is essential for analyzing how functions behave under different conditions.
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