What kind of transformation converts the graph of f(x)=(x+7)2+3 into the graph of g(x)=(x+7)2+1?Choices:(A) translation 2 units up(B) translation 2 units left(C) translation 2 units down(D) translation 2 units right
Q. What kind of transformation converts the graph of f(x)=(x+7)2+3 into the graph of g(x)=(x+7)2+1?Choices:(A) translation 2 units up(B) translation 2 units left(C) translation 2 units down(D) translation 2 units right
Analyze Functions: Analyze the given functions.We have f(x)=(x+7)2+3 and g(x)=(x+7)2+1. Compare the two functions to determine the type of transformation.
Identify Change: Identify the change in the functions.The only difference between f(x) and g(x) is the constant term at the end of the equation. f(x) has +3, and g(x) has +1.
Determine Transformation: Determine the direction of the transformation.Since the change is in the constant term, and it is decreasing from +3 to +1, the transformation is vertical.
Calculate Magnitude: Calculate the magnitude of the transformation.The change in the constant term is from +3 to +1, which is a decrease of 2 units.
Conclude Transformation: Conclude the type of transformation.The graph of f(x) is moving down by 2 units to become g(x). This is a translation 2 units down.
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