What kind of transformation converts the graph of f(x)=−7(x−2)2−4 into the graph of g(x)=−7(x+5)2−4?Choices:(A) translation 7 units up(B) translation 7 units left(C) translation 7 units down(D) translation 7 units right
Q. What kind of transformation converts the graph of f(x)=−7(x−2)2−4 into the graph of g(x)=−7(x+5)2−4?Choices:(A) translation 7 units up(B) translation 7 units left(C) translation 7 units down(D) translation 7 units right
Identify Vertex: Identify the vertex of the function f(x). Compare f(x)=−7(x−2)2−4 with the vertex form of a parabola. Vertex of f(x): (2,−4)
Compare Functions: Identify the vertex of the transformed function g(x). Compare g(x)=−7(x+5)2−4 with the vertex form of a parabola. Vertex of g(x): (−5,−4)
Determine Transformation Type: Determine the type of transformation.The y-coordinates of the vertices of f(x) and g(x) are the same, so there is no vertical shift.The x-coordinates of the vertices are 2 and −5 respectively, indicating a horizontal shift.
Determine Shift Direction: Determine the direction of the horizontal shift. The x-coordinate of the vertex of f(x) is 2, and the x-coordinate of the vertex of g(x) is −5. Since −5 is to the left of 2 on the number line, f(x) shifts to the left to become g(x).
Calculate Shift Magnitude: Calculate the magnitude of the horizontal shift.The difference in x-coordinates of the vertices is ∣2−(−5)∣=∣2+5∣=7.The graph of f(x) shifts 7 units to the left.
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