What kind of transformation converts the graph of f(x)=5(x−1)2−9 into the graph of g(x)=5(x−1)2?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)=5(x−1)2−9 into the graph of g(x)=5(x−1)2?Choices:(A) translation 9 units down(B) translation 9 units up(C) translation 9 units left(D) translation 9 units right
Identify Vertex Form: Identify the vertex form of the given functions.The vertex form of a quadratic function is given by f(x)=a(x−h)2+k, where (h,k) is the vertex of the parabola.For f(x)=5(x−1)2−9, the vertex is at (h,k)=(1,−9).For g(x)=5(x−1)2, the vertex is at (h,k)=(1,0).
Compare Vertices: Compare the vertices of f(x) and g(x). The vertex of f(x) is (1,−9) and the vertex of g(x) is (1,0). The transformation involves a change in the k-value (the y-coordinate of the vertex) from −9 to 0.
Determine Transformation Direction: Determine the direction of the transformation. Since the k-value increased from −9 to 0, the graph has moved up.
Calculate Transformation Magnitude: Calculate the magnitude of the transformation. The change in the k-value is from −9 to 0, which is an increase of 9 units. Therefore, the graph has been translated 9 units up.
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