What kind of transformation converts the graph of f(x)=−6∣x−3∣+1 into the graph of g(x)=−6∣x−3∣−8?Choices:(A) translation 9 units down(B) translation 9 units up(C) translation 9 units left(D) translation 9 units right
Q. What kind of transformation converts the graph of f(x)=−6∣x−3∣+1 into the graph of g(x)=−6∣x−3∣−8?Choices:(A) translation 9 units down(B) translation 9 units up(C) translation 9 units left(D) translation 9 units right
Analyze Functions: Analyze the given functions.We have f(x)=−6∣x−3∣+1 and g(x)=−6∣x−3∣−8. 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 +1, and g(x) has −8.
Determine Direction: Determine the direction of the transformation.Since the change is in the constant term, this indicates a vertical shift. The sign of the constant term in g(x) is negative, which means the graph is shifted down.
Calculate Shift Magnitude: Calculate the magnitude of the shift. The shift is from +1 to −8, which is a change of 9 units. To find the magnitude of the shift, subtract the y-value of the vertex of f(x) from the y-value of the vertex of g(x): (−8)−(+1)=−9.
Conclude Transformation: Conclude the type of transformation.The graph of f(x) is shifted 9 units down to become the graph of g(x). This matches choice (A) translation 9 units down.
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