SOLUTION: Let g(x) be the transformation of f(x) = |x| so that the vertex is at (−4, 5). Identify the rule for g(x) and its graph.

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Question 911853: Let g(x) be the transformation of f(x) = |x| so that the vertex is at (−4, 5). Identify the rule for g(x) and its graph.

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let g(x) be the transformation of f(x) = |x| so that the vertex is at (−4, 5). Identify the rule for g(x) and its graph.
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Comments::
f(x) had its vertex at 0,0
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g(x) has its vertex at -4,5
x moved 4 units to the left:: x+4 will do that
y moved 5 units up:: y+5 will do that
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Answer::
g(x) = |x+4|+5
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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