Question

identify the transformation taking place in this function. y = x^2 +8. a. translation down 8 units. b. translation left 8 units. c. translation right four units. d. translation up 8 units.​

Answer 1

D. if we are describing how to get from y=x^2 to y=x^2+8.

Explanation:

If we are describing how to get from y=x^2 to y=x^2+8, then the transformation is just a translation of 8 units up.

If the equation was y=x^2-8, it would have been down 8 units.

If the equation was y=(x-8)^2, it would have been right 8 units.

If the equation was y=(x+8)^2, it would have been left 8 units.