Question

Can someone please help?

Answer 1

a) f(x) = (-1/3)x + 8

b) f(x) = (1/3)x + 9

Explanation:

f(x) = 1/3x - 8

a) To reflect across the x axis multiply f(x) by -1.

-f(x) = -1 (1/3x - 8)

= (-1/3)x + 8

b) to translate up 17 units add 17 to f(x)

f(x) + 17=

= 1/3x - 8 + 17

= 1/3x + 9