What kind of transformation converts the graph of f(x)=8(x−1)2+1 into the graph of g(x)=8(x−1)2−2?Choices:(A) translation 3 units down(B) translation 3 units up(C) translation 3 units right(D) translation 3 units left
Q. What kind of transformation converts the graph of f(x)=8(x−1)2+1 into the graph of g(x)=8(x−1)2−2?Choices:(A) translation 3 units down(B) translation 3 units up(C) translation 3 units right(D) translation 3 units left
Identify Vertex Function: Identify the vertex of the function f(x). The function f(x)=8(x−1)2+1 is in vertex form, where the vertex is at (h,k)=(1,1).
Identify Vertex Function: Identify the vertex of the function g(x). The function g(x)=8(x−1)2−2 is also in vertex form, and since the (x−1)2 part is unchanged, the x-coordinate of the vertex remains the same. The y-coordinate of the vertex is now −2. Therefore, the vertex of g(x) is (1,−2).
Determine Transformation Type: 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 shift. The y-coordinate has changed from 1 to −2, which indicates a vertical shift.
Determine Vertical Shift: Determine the direction and magnitude of the vertical shift. The y-coordinate of the vertex of f(x) is 1, and the y-coordinate of the vertex of g(x) is −2. To go from 1 to −2, we subtract 3. This means the graph has been shifted 3 units down.
Match Transformation Choices: Match the transformation to the given choices.The graph of f(x) has been shifted 3 units down to get the graph of g(x). This corresponds to choice (A) translation 3 units down.
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