SOLUTION: The graph of g(x) contains the point (-9,4). Write a formula for a translation of g whose graph contains the point: a. (-8,4) y b. (-9,6) y

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Question 1000326: The graph of g(x) contains the point (-9,4). Write a formula for a translation of g whose graph contains the point:
a. (-8,4) y
b. (-9,6) y
Answer by josgarithmetic(39625) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
g(x) would be expected to be not a linear function.

(a) point is here now moved to the right by 1 unit and not moved up or down.
This gives g%28x-1%29%2B0 to define the new function.

(b) point is now moved from g(x), only upward by 2 units, so it is g%28x%29%2B2 as the new function's definition.