What kind of transformation converts the graph of f(x)=10(x+3)2−9 into the graph of g(x)=10(x+3)2−4?Choices:(A) translation 5 units up(B) translation 5 units right(C) translation 5 units down(D) translation 5 units left
Q. What kind of transformation converts the graph of f(x)=10(x+3)2−9 into the graph of g(x)=10(x+3)2−4?Choices:(A) translation 5 units up(B) translation 5 units right(C) translation 5 units down(D) translation 5 units left
Analyze Functions: Analyze the given functions to determine the type of transformation.We have f(x)=10(x+3)2−9 and g(x)=10(x+3)2−4. The only difference between f(x) and g(x) is the constant term at the end of the equation. This indicates a vertical shift.
Determine Shift Direction: Determine the direction of the vertical shift.Since the constant term in g(x) is greater than the constant term in f(x) (-4 > -9), the graph of g(x) is shifted upwards compared to the graph of f(x).
Calculate Shift Magnitude: Calculate the magnitude of the vertical shift. The difference in the constant terms is −4−(−9)=−4+9=5. This means the graph of g(x) is shifted 5 units up from the graph of f(x).
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