What kind of transformation converts the graph of f(x)=−10∣x∣+3 into the graph of g(x)=−10∣x−6∣+3?Choices:(A) translation 6 units right(B) translation 6 units down(C) translation 6 units up(D) translation 6 units left
Q. What kind of transformation converts the graph of f(x)=−10∣x∣+3 into the graph of g(x)=−10∣x−6∣+3?Choices:(A) translation 6 units right(B) translation 6 units down(C) translation 6 units up(D) translation 6 units left
Identify Shape and Vertex: Identify the basic shape and vertex of the function f(x)=−10∣x∣+3.The function f(x)=−10∣x∣+3 is a V-shaped graph with its vertex at the origin (0,3) because the absolute value function ∣x∣ has a vertex at (0,0) and the +3 shifts it up by 3 units.
Identify Shape and Vertex: Identify the basic shape and vertex of the function g(x)=−10∣x−6∣+3.The function g(x)=−10∣x−6∣+3 is also a V-shaped graph. The term ∣x−6∣ indicates a horizontal shift of the absolute value function. Since it is ∣x−6∣, the vertex is shifted 6 units to the right, making the new vertex (6,3).
Determine Transformation: Determine the type of transformation from f(x) to g(x). The transformation involves a horizontal shift since the vertex of g(x) has moved from (0,3) to (6,3). The y-coordinate of the vertex has not changed, so there is no vertical shift. The x-coordinate has increased by 6, which means the graph has been translated 6 units to the right.
Match Transformation: Match the transformation to the given choices.The transformation is a translation 6 units to the right, which corresponds to choice (A).
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