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If the graph of the function moves to the right two units what is the new vertex of the function

If the graph of the function moves to the right two units what is the new vertex of-example-1
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Let's talk through this a one step at a time.

*Since f(x) is concave-up with its vertex on the x-axis, we know f(x) ≥ 0.

*We also know that when we shift a function's domain by a positive number, we shift the function left and when we shift a function's domain by a negative number, we shift the function right. So f(x-5) is f(x) shifted to the right by 5.

*At this point, f(x-5) has its vertex at (5,0).

*When we negate f(x-5), the parabola becomes concave down yet the vertex remains at (5,0). Now we're at -f(x-5). At this point we have -f(x-5)≤0 with a range (-∞,0]

*If we add 2 to create g(x)=2-f(x-5), then we have a concave down parabola with its vertex shifted up by 2, at (5,2). So, g(x) is concave down with its vertex at (5,2). Hence

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