What kind of transformation converts the graph of f(x)=9(x+9)2+10 into the graph of g(x)=9(x+4)2+10?Choices:(A) translation 5 units left(B) translation 5 units up(C) translation 5 units down(D) translation 5 units right
Q. What kind of transformation converts the graph of f(x)=9(x+9)2+10 into the graph of g(x)=9(x+4)2+10?Choices:(A) translation 5 units left(B) translation 5 units up(C) translation 5 units down(D) translation 5 units right
Identify Vertex: Identify the vertex of the function f(x). The function f(x)=9(x+9)2+10 is in vertex form, where the vertex is at (−9,10).
Determine Transformation Type: Identify the vertex of the function g(x). The function g(x)=9(x+4)2+10 is also in vertex form, where the vertex is at (−4,10).
Determine Transformation Direction: Determine the type of transformation.Since the y-coordinate of the vertex remains the same (10) and only the x-coordinate changes, we are dealing with a horizontal transformation.
Calculate Horizontal Shift: Determine the direction of the transformation.The x-coordinate of the vertex of f(x) is −9, and the x-coordinate of the vertex of g(x) is −4. Since −4 is to the right of −9 on the number line, the graph has been shifted to the right.
Calculate Horizontal Shift: Determine the direction of the transformation.The x-coordinate of the vertex of f(x) is −9, and the x-coordinate of the vertex of g(x) is −4. Since −4 is to the right of −9 on the number line, the graph has been shifted to the right.Calculate the amount of horizontal shift.The difference in the x-coordinates of the vertices is ∣−4−(−9)∣=∣−4+9∣=∣5∣=5. Therefore, the graph of f(x) has been shifted 5 units to the right to become g(x).
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