hello everyone,
The equation of a parabola is given:
f(x)=−x2−x+6
If h(x) is a reflection of f(x) about the x-axis, determine it's equation if the graph is shifted 3 units to the right. leave your answer in the form: a(x+p)+q
Okay, the following I understand:
−x2−x+6, becomes x2+x−6 (Reflection)
now add the shift: (x−3)2+(x−3)−6
This equates to: x2−5x
NOW THIS PART:
h(x)=(x−52)2−254
Please explain this last part...Thank you all kindly..
h(x)=x2−5x
I'll use a different concrete example to start with
(x−6)2=x2−2∗6x+36(x−122)2=x2−12x+(122)2x2−12x+(122)2=(x−122)2 So for your questionx2−5x+(52)2=(x−52)2which meansx2−5x+(52)2−(52)2=(x−52)2−(52)2x2−5x=(x−52)2−(52)2x2−5x=(x−52)2−(254)
So here, both Rom and I have 'completed the square'
Is that any clearer?
wow..Melody....yes, it's clearer thank you...I have to admit, I'm going to have to sit with this for a little more, but I'm sure the light will come on!!!... ..Thank you very much...and to you also Rom..Have a great weekend!!