Question 208275
Draw the graph of y = -2[x+1] - 4. Do not do this by plotting points. Instead construct a sequence of five graphs and get from one graph to the next by applying an appropriate transformation. 
My question - are there specific graphs I need to follow or can I use any equation to apply the transformation? 
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Start with y = x
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Transform to y = x+1 which moves y = x one unit to the left.
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Transform that to y = -2(x+1) which reflects the previous in the x axis
and increases the negative slope.
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Transform that to y = -2(x+1)-4 which lowers the previous by 4 units.
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Final Result:
{{{graph(400,300,-10,10,-10,10,-2(x+1)-4)}}}
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Cheers,
Stan H.