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Writing an equation for a function after a vertical and horizontal translation. (See picture)

Writing an equation for a function after a vertical and horizontal translation. (See-example-1
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Given:

Given that a graph of the function


f(x)=x^2

Required:

To find the function h(x) in the graph.

Step-by-step explanation:

The graph of h(x) is horizontal translate left 2 units.

Therefore,


\begin{gathered} h(x)=(x-(-2))^2 \\ \\ =(x+2)^2 \end{gathered}

And vertical translate upward 4 units.

So,


h(x)=(x+2)^2+4

Final Answer:


h(x)=(x+2)^2+4

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