What kind of transformation converts the graph of f(x)=−10∣x+6∣−5 into the graph of g(x)=−10∣x+6∣+3?Choices:(A) translation 8 units right(B) translation 8 units down(C) translation 8 units left(D) translation 8 units up
Q. What kind of transformation converts the graph of f(x)=−10∣x+6∣−5 into the graph of g(x)=−10∣x+6∣+3?Choices:(A) translation 8 units right(B) translation 8 units down(C) translation 8 units left(D) translation 8 units up
Analyze Functions: Analyze the given functions f(x) and g(x).f(x)=−10∣x+6∣−5g(x)=−10∣x+6∣+3Notice that the only difference between f(x) and g(x) is the constant term at the end of the equation.
Type of Transformation: Determine the type of transformation.The change from −5 to +3 indicates a vertical shift because the absolute value expression, which affects the shape of the graph, remains unchanged.
Calculate Shift Magnitude: Calculate the magnitude of the vertical shift.The constant term in f(x) is −5, and in g(x) it is +3. To find the shift, calculate the difference between these constants.Shift = 3−(−5)=3+5=8
Direction of Shift: Determine the direction of the vertical shift.Since the constant term increased from −5 to +3, the graph of f(x) has been shifted upwards to become g(x).
Match Transformation: Match the transformation with the given choices.The graph of f(x) has been shifted 8 units up to become the graph of g(x). This matches choice (D) translation 8 units up.
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