What kind of transformation converts the graph of f(x)=−4(x+8)2−9 into the graph of g(x)=−4(x+8)2−7?Choices:(A) translation 2 units down(B) translation 2 units left(C) translation 2 units right(D) translation 2 units up
Q. What kind of transformation converts the graph of f(x)=−4(x+8)2−9 into the graph of g(x)=−4(x+8)2−7?Choices:(A) translation 2 units down(B) translation 2 units left(C) translation 2 units right(D) translation 2 units up
Analyze Functions: Analyze the given functions.We have f(x)=−4(x+8)2−9 and g(x)=−4(x+8)2−7. 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 −9, and g(x) has −7.
Determine Transformation Direction: Determine the direction of the transformation.Since the change is in the constant term, and it is from −9 to −7, this indicates a vertical shift. The graph is moving up because the y-value at every x is increasing by 2.
Calculate Transformation Magnitude: Calculate the magnitude of the transformation.The change in the constant term is from −9 to −7, which is an increase of 2 units. Therefore, the graph of f(x) is translated 2 units up to become g(x).
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