Question

Given the parent function f(x)=x^2 and the transformed function g(x)=(x+5)^2-4, explain how the parent function was transformed.

Answer 1

Given that the function:

`f(x)=x^2`

is transformed to:

`(x+5)^2-4`

The transformation is:

A reflection in the x-axis, 5 units to the left, and 4 units down.