What kind of transformation converts the graph of f(x)=2(x−8)2+1 into the graph of g(x)=2(x−8)2+3?Choices:(A) translation 2 units up(B) translation 2 units down(C) translation 2 units right(D) translation 2 units left
Q. What kind of transformation converts the graph of f(x)=2(x−8)2+1 into the graph of g(x)=2(x−8)2+3?Choices:(A) translation 2 units up(B) translation 2 units down(C) translation 2 units right(D) translation 2 units left
Identify Vertex: Identify the vertex of the function f(x). The function f(x)=2(x−8)2+1 is already in vertex form, y=a(x−h)2+k, where (h,k) is the vertex of the parabola. The vertex of f(x) is (8,1).
Identify Vertex: Identify the vertex of the function g(x). The function g(x)=2(x−8)2+3 is also in vertex form, and since the (x−8)2 part is unchanged, the x-coordinate of the vertex remains the same. The vertex of g(x) is (8,3).
Determine Transformation: Determine the type of transformation.Comparing the vertices of f(x) and g(x), we see that the x-coordinate has not changed, so there is no horizontal transformation.The y-coordinate has increased from 1 to 3, which indicates a vertical transformation.
Calculate Vertical Shift: Calculate the amount of vertical shift. The change in the y-coordinate of the vertex from f(x) to g(x) is from 1 to 3, which is an increase of 3−1=2 units.
Determine Shift Direction: Determine the direction of the vertical shift. Since the y-coordinate increased, the graph has shifted upwards.
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