2h+Function+translations

Helpful Links: http://www.purplemath.com/modules/fcntrans.htm http://www.algebralab.org/lessons/lesson.aspx?file=algebra_quad_translations.xml

Examples

1)

Answer: The vertex of this parabola is at (-2, -3). It has been moved to the left 2 spaces and down 3 spaces. Otherwise the size and shape of the parabola are the same.



2)

Answer: The vertex of this parabola is at (1, 4). If has been moved to the right 1 space and up 4 spaces. Otherwise the size and shape of the parabola are the same.