Question

F(x)=-2x-7 is translated 12 units down

Answer 1

After 12 units downward translation , the function becomes y = 2x - 19

The changes to a function after upward and downward translations are ;

• y = f(x) + a and y = f(x) - a respectively

Using the function given ;

• f(x) = 2x - 7

Since , the function is translated downward ; we use the rule ; y = f(x) - a

f(x) = 2x - 7 is translated 12 units downward , we have;

y = 2x - 7 - 12

y = 2x - 19

Hence, the function becomes : y = 2x - 19