Algebra 2 Common Core

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0133186024
ISBN 13: 978-0-13318-602-4

Chapter 2 - Functions, Equations, and Graphs - 2-6 Families of Functions - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 104: 19

Answer

$y=f(x-4)$ Refer to the green graph below.

Work Step by Step

Recall: The graph of the function $y=f(x-h)$ involves a horizontal translation ($h$ units to the right when $h\gt0$, $|h|$ units to the left when $h\lt0$) of the parent function $f(x)$. The parent of the given function is $y=x^2$. The given function can be written as $y=f(x-4)$. With $h=4$, the graph of the given function involves a $4$-unit shift to the right of the parent function $f(x)=x^2$. Thus, the given function can be graphed by translating the parent function's graph $4$ units to the right. Refer to the graph above. The black graph is $f(x)=x^2$. The green graph is $y=(x-4)^2$.
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