SOLUTION: The functions f1(x) = - ¼(x + 1)^2 and f2(x) = -¼(x – 5)^2 graphed on the same axes. Explain how f2 can be obtained by a translation of f1.

Algebra ->  Rational-functions -> SOLUTION: The functions f1(x) = - ¼(x + 1)^2 and f2(x) = -¼(x – 5)^2 graphed on the same axes. Explain how f2 can be obtained by a translation of f1.       Log On


   



Question 324762: The functions f1(x) = - ¼(x + 1)^2 and f2(x) = -¼(x – 5)^2 graphed on the same axes.
Explain how f2 can be obtained by a translation of f1.

Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

.
.
.
Here are graphs of the two functions.
Explain, in words, how to get from f1 to f2 using x translations.