Question

(09.01 LC))

For f(x) = x2 and g(x)=(x-3)2, in which direction and by how many units should f(x) be
shifted to obtain g(x)? (5 points)

Answer 1

3 units to the right

Explanation:

Given f(x) then f(x + a) represents a horizontal translation of f(x)

• If a > 0 then a shift of a units to the left

• If a < 0 then a shift of a units to the right

Thus

g(x) = (x - 3)² is f(x) shifted to the right by 3 units