Question

Which function has a minimum and is transformed to the right and down from the parent function, f(x) = x²?

O g(x)=-9(x + 1)²-7
Og(x) = 4(x-3)² +1
O g(x)=-3(x-4)²-6
Og(x)= 8(x-3)²-5

Answer 1

Explanation:

Discussion

A: incorrect. the minus turns the parabola upside down and you would get a maximum, not a minimum.

B: incorrect. The + 1 moves the parabola upwards not downwards.

C: incorrect. The - 3 turns the parabola upside down. You get a maximum, not a minimum.

D: correct. The parabola moves right (x - 3)^2 which anti intuitive, but it is correct. - 5 moves the parabola down. +8 the plus makes a minimum.