What kind of transformation converts the graph of f(x)=−7(x+7)2−6 into the graph of g(x)=−7(x+3)2−6?Choices:(A) translation 4 units right(B) translation 4 units down(C) translation 4 units up(D) translation 4 units left
Q. What kind of transformation converts the graph of f(x)=−7(x+7)2−6 into the graph of g(x)=−7(x+3)2−6?Choices:(A) translation 4 units right(B) translation 4 units down(C) translation 4 units up(D) translation 4 units left
Identify Vertex: Identify the vertex of the function f(x). Compare f(x)=−7(x+7)2−6 with the vertex form of a quadratic function. Vertex of f(x): (−7,−6)
Compare Functions: Identify the vertex of the transformed function g(x). Compare g(x)=−7(x+3)2−6 with the vertex form of a quadratic function. Vertex of g(x): (−3,−6)
Identify Transformation Type: Determine the type of transformation. Since the y-coordinates of the vertices of f(x) and g(x) are the same, the transformation is horizontal.
Determine Transformation Direction: Determine the direction of the transformation. The x-coordinate of the vertex of f(x) is −7, and the x-coordinate of the vertex of g(x) is −3. Since −3 is to the right of −7 on the number line, f(x) shifts to the right to become g(x).
Calculate Transformation Magnitude: Calculate the magnitude of the transformation.∣−7−(−3)∣=∣−7+3∣=∣−4∣=4The graph of f(x) shifts 4 units to the right.
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