SOLUTION: Given {{{f(x)=1/(x^2)}}} describe the translation for the function {{{f(x)=1/(x-3)^2}}} and graph

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Question 131511: Given f%28x%29=1%2F%28x%5E2%29 describe the translation for the function f%28x%29=1%2F%28x-3%29%5E2 and graph
Answer by AdolphousC(70) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Translation Rules...
To move a graph up, add a value to the end of the function
To move a graph down, subtract a value to the end of the function
To move a graph left, add a value directly to the x
To move a graph right, subtract a value directly to the x


** The directions on the x axis are OPPOSITE from what you'd think **
The above directions are CORRECT!

Since you are subtracting a value from the x, it falls under the 4th option, so the graph move to the right 3 units.
Sketch the exact same graph as the other one, just move it right three units.