Q. What kind of transformation converts the graph of f(x)=7∣x−4∣+5 into the graph of g(x)=7∣x−2∣+3?
Identify Changes: Identify the changes in the absolute value expression and the constant term. f(x)=7∣x−4∣+5 changes to g(x)=7∣x−2∣+3. The absolute value expression changes from ∣x−4∣ to ∣x−2∣, indicating a horizontal shift. The constant term changes from +5 to +3, indicating a vertical shift.
Determine Shift: Determine the horizontal shift.The shift from ∣x−4∣ to ∣x−2∣ suggests a shift to the right by 2 units.To confirm, consider a test point. If x=4 in f(x), then x=4−2=2 should be used in g(x) for the same y-value.Check: f(4)=7∣4−4∣+5=5 and g(2)=7∣2−2∣+3=3.