Math Problem Statement

A quadratic function y, equals, f, of, xy=f(x) is plotted on a graph and the vertex of the resulting parabola is left parenthesis, 5, comma, minus, 3, right parenthesis(5,−3). What is the vertex of the function defined as g, of, x, equals, f, of, x, plus, 3, plus, 5g(x)=f(x+3)+5?

Solution

Given the function g(x)=f(x+3)+5g(x) = f(x+3) + 5, let's analyze how the vertex of the original quadratic function f(x)f(x) changes.

Step 1: Identify the effect of f(x+3)f(x+3)

The term f(x+3)f(x+3) represents a horizontal shift of the original function f(x)f(x). Specifically, it shifts the graph 3 units to the left.

  • The vertex of the original function f(x)f(x) is at (5,3)(5, -3).
  • Shifting it 3 units to the left gives the new x-coordinate of the vertex: 53=25 - 3 = 2

Step 2: Identify the effect of adding 5

The term +5+5 represents a vertical shift of the graph 5 units upward.

  • The original y-coordinate of the vertex is 3-3.
  • Shifting it 5 units upward gives the new y-coordinate of the vertex: 3+5=2-3 + 5 = 2

Step 3: Combine the shifts

After applying the shifts, the new vertex of the function g(x)=f(x+3)+5g(x) = f(x+3) + 5 is: (2,2)(2, 2)

Thus, the vertex of the function g(x)g(x) is (2,2)(2, 2).

Would you like further details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How does changing f(x+k)f(x+k) affect the graph of a function?
  2. What happens if a constant is subtracted from the function f(x)f(x)?
  3. How do vertical stretches or compressions affect the vertex of a parabola?
  4. How can we determine the axis of symmetry from the vertex form of a quadratic function?
  5. What is the standard form of a quadratic function?

Tip: The vertex form of a quadratic function f(x)=a(xh)2+kf(x) = a(x-h)^2 + k makes it easy to identify the vertex (h,k)(h, k) directly.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Quadratic Functions
Transformations of Functions
Parabolas

Formulas

Vertex Form of a Quadratic: f(x) = a(x-h)^2 + k
Horizontal and Vertical Shifts of Functions

Theorems

Shift Theorem for Parabolas
Transformation of Quadratic Functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12