For the function $y=f(ax)$.
- If $a > 1$, the graph of $y=f(x)$ contracts to $a$ times of the original along the $x$-axis. The $y$ intercept remains unchanged.
- If $0 < a < 1$, the graph of $y=f(x)$ enlarges to $\dfrac{1}{a}$ times of the original along the $x$-axis. The $y$ intercept remains unchanged.
For the function $y=af(x)$.
- If $a > 1$, the graph of $y=f(x)$ enlarges to $a$ times of the original along the $y$-axis. The $x$ intercept(s) remain(s) unchanged.
- If $0 < a < 1$, the graph of $y=f(x)$ contracts to $\dfrac{1}{a}$ times of the original along the $y$-axis. The $x$ intercept(s) remain(s) unchanged.