Q. Find g(x), where g(x) is the translation 8 units up of f(x)=x2.Write your answer in the form a(x–h)2+k, where a, h, and k are integers.g(x)= ______
Identify transformation rule: Identify the transformation rule for translating a function vertically. To translate a function k units up, we add k to the original function f(x).
Apply transformation rule: Apply the transformation rule to the given function f(x)=x2. Since we want to translate the function 8 units up, we set k to 8 and add it to f(x).g(x)=f(x)+8
Substitute given function: Substitute the given f(x) into the transformation equation to find g(x).g(x)=x2+8
Rewrite function in desired form: Rewrite g(x) in the desired form a(x−h)2+k. Since there is no horizontal shift, h is 0. The coefficient a is 1 because the shape of the parabola does not change, only its position. The value of k is 8, representing the vertical shift.g(x)=1(x−0)2+8
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