Math Problem Statement

Veronica sketched the graph of f(x) =x2 .  Then she translated it right 2 units and up 5 units to create g(x).  What is the new equation?

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Solution

To find the equation of the new function g(x)g(x), we need to apply the described transformations to the original function f(x)=x2f(x) = x^2.

Steps:

  1. Translation to the right by 2 units:

    • Translating a function to the right by hh units modifies the function by replacing xx with xhx - h. Here, h=2h = 2, so the transformation is: f(x2)=(x2)2f(x - 2) = (x - 2)^2
  2. Translation up by 5 units:

    • Translating a function up by kk units adds kk to the entire function. Here, k=5k = 5, so the final transformation is: g(x)=(x2)2+5g(x) = (x - 2)^2 + 5

Thus, the new equation for g(x)g(x) is: g(x)=(x2)2+5g(x) = (x - 2)^2 + 5

Answer:

The correct new equation for g(x)g(x) is g(x)=(x2)2+5g(x) = (x - 2)^2 + 5.

Do you want more details, or do you have any questions?

Here are five related questions:

  1. What is the vertex of the parabola g(x)=(x2)2+5g(x) = (x - 2)^2 + 5?
  2. How does translating a graph left affect the equation?
  3. What happens if the parabola f(x)=x2f(x) = x^2 is reflected over the x-axis?
  4. How would the equation change if the graph was moved down by 3 units instead?
  5. What is the difference between vertical and horizontal translations?

Tip: When translating a graph horizontally, the transformation affects the xx-coordinate, while vertical translations modify the yy-coordinate.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Function Transformations
Quadratic Functions

Formulas

f(x - h) = (x - h)^2
f(x) + k = f(x) + k

Theorems

Transformation Theorem for Shifting Functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10