Question

Describe the translations of the function f(x) = - ½ (x – 3)2 + 4.

a. reflection, stretch, right 3 and up 4
b. reflection, shrink, right 3 and up 4
c. reflection, shrink, right 3 and down 4
d. shrink, right 4 and down 3

Answer 1

b. reflection, shrink, right 3 and up 4

Explanation:

- : reflection across x axis

1/2 : compression vertically by a factor of 1/2

x - 3: shift right 3 units

+ 4: up 4 units