What kind of transformation converts the graph of f(x)=7(x−4)2−7 into the graph of g(x)=7(x−2)2−7?Choices:(A) translation 2 units right(B) translation 2 units down(C) translation 2 units up(D) translation 2 units left
Q. What kind of transformation converts the graph of f(x)=7(x−4)2−7 into the graph of g(x)=7(x−2)2−7?Choices:(A) translation 2 units right(B) translation 2 units down(C) translation 2 units up(D) translation 2 units left
Identify Vertex: Identify the vertex of the function f(x). The function f(x)=7(x−4)2−7 is in vertex form, where the vertex is at (h,k). In this case, h=4 and k=−7, so the vertex of f(x) is (4,−7).
Identify Vertex: Identify the vertex of the function g(x). The function g(x)=7(x−2)2−7 is also in vertex form. Here, h=2 and k=−7, so the vertex of g(x) is (2,−7).
Determine Transformation: Determine the type of transformation.The vertex of f(x) is (4,−7) and the vertex of g(x) is (2,−7). The y-coordinates of the vertices are the same, which means there is no vertical shift. The x-coordinate of the vertex of g(x) is 2 units less than the x-coordinate of the vertex of f(x), which indicates a horizontal shift.
Direction of Shift: Determine the direction of the horizontal shift. Since the x-coordinate of the vertex of g(x) is 2 units less than that of f(x), the graph has shifted to the left by 2 units.
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