A Dynamic Transformation Figure
Here is a dynamic transformation figure visualizing the function x
->f (x) = mx+ b.
To change the values of m and b, drag the arrow points.
To change the value of x, move the point labeled x on
its axis.
To change the scale of the figure move the the point labeled 1 on its
axis.
Turn the animation on and/or off by clicking on the "animate x"
button.
You can slow down or speed up the animation by using the <
and > keys.
See what you can discover about this type of function using
this figure.
This dynamic sketch uses JavaSketchpad,
a World-Wide-Web component of The
Geometer's Sketchpad.