SOLUTION: If I have -(x+3)^2+5 how do I make a vertical compression that restricts to 20% of the original? I'm thinking a would need to equal 20, but I'm not sure.

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Question 993563: If I have -(x+3)^2+5 how do I make a vertical compression that restricts to 20% of the original? I'm thinking a would need to equal 20, but I'm not sure.
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


20% is 1/5. For vertical compression, you need a "less than 1" lead coefficient.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it