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, minus, 3, comma, 3, right parenthesis(−3,3). What is the vertex of the function defined as g, of, x, equals, f, of, x, plus, 3g(x)=f(x+3)?

Solution

The problem involves the transformation of the quadratic function f(x)f(x) to a new function g(x)=f(x+3)g(x) = f(x+3). To determine the vertex of g(x)g(x), we can use the transformation properties of parabolas.

The vertex of the original quadratic function f(x)f(x) is at (3,3)(-3, 3). When you replace xx with x+3x+3 in the function, the effect is a horizontal shift to the left by 3 units.

Here's how the transformation works:

  • The general rule is that replacing xx with x+hx + h in a function shifts the graph horizontally by hh units.
  • In this case, g(x)=f(x+3)g(x) = f(x+3), so this shifts the graph 3 units to the left.

Since the vertex of f(x)f(x) is originally at (3,3)(-3, 3), shifting it 3 units to the left moves it to (6,3)(-6, 3).

Therefore, the vertex of the function g(x)=f(x+3)g(x) = f(x+3) is:

(6,3)(-6, 3)

Would you like a more detailed explanation, or do you have any additional questions?


Here are 5 related questions to explore further:

  1. What is the equation of the parabola if the function f(x)f(x) is given explicitly?
  2. How do vertical shifts affect the vertex of a quadratic function?
  3. What other transformations could we apply to the function, such as reflections or stretches?
  4. How does the form f(x)=a(xh)2+kf(x) = a(x-h)^2 + k help in identifying the vertex easily?
  5. What happens if we combine horizontal and vertical shifts in the same transformation?

Tip: Remember, horizontal transformations affect the xx-coordinate, while vertical transformations affect the yy-coordinate of the vertex!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Quadratic Functions
Graph Transformations

Formulas

g(x) = f(x + h) shifts the graph horizontally by h units
Vertex form of a quadratic: f(x) = a(x - h)^2 + k

Theorems

Transformation of functions
Vertex theorem for quadratic equations

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11