What kind of transformation converts the graph of f(x)=(x+4)2+8 into the graph of g(x)=(x−4)2+8?Choices:(A) translation 8 units left(B) translation 8 units up(C) translation 8 units down(D) translation 8 units right
Q. What kind of transformation converts the graph of f(x)=(x+4)2+8 into the graph of g(x)=(x−4)2+8?Choices:(A) translation 8 units left(B) translation 8 units up(C) translation 8 units down(D) translation 8 units right
Identify Vertex: Identify the vertex of the function f(x). The function f(x)=(x+4)2+8 is in vertex form, where the vertex is at (−4,8).
Determine Transformation Type: Identify the vertex of the function g(x). The function g(x)=(x−4)2+8 is also in vertex form, where the vertex is at (4,8).
Determine Shift Direction: Determine the type of transformation.The y-coordinates of the vertices of f(x) and g(x) are the same, which means there is no vertical shift. The x-coordinates of the vertices have changed from −4 to 4, indicating a horizontal shift.
Calculate Shift Magnitude: Determine the direction of the horizontal shift. The x-coordinate of the vertex of f(x) is −4, and the x-coordinate of the vertex of g(x) is 4. Since the x-coordinate has increased, the graph has shifted to the right.
Calculate Shift Magnitude: Determine the direction of the horizontal shift. The x-coordinate of the vertex of f(x) is −4, and the x-coordinate of the vertex of g(x) is 4. Since the x-coordinate has increased, the graph has shifted to the right.Calculate the magnitude of the horizontal shift. The difference in the x-coordinates of the vertices is 4−(−4)=8 units. Therefore, the graph of f(x) has been shifted f(x)0 units to the right to obtain the graph of g(x).
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