2.1 Transformations of Quadratic Functions

1 Section Transformations of Quadratic Functions 47 Essential QuestionEssential Question How do the constants a, h, and k affect the graph of the Quadratic function g(x) = a(x h)2 + k?The parent function of the Quadratic family is f(x) = x2. A transformation of the graph of the parent function is represented by the function g(x) = a(x h)2 + k, where a 0. Learning CORE Identifying Graphs of Quadratic FunctionsWork with a partner. Match each Quadratic function with its graph. Explain your reasoning. Then use a graphing calculator to verify that your answer is g(x) = (x 2)2 b.

2 G(x) = (x 2)2 + 2 c. g(x) = (x + 2)2 2d. g(x) = (x 2)2 2 e. g(x) = 2(x 2)2 f. g(x) = (x + 2)2 + 2A. 6 4 64 B. 6 4 64C. 6 4 64 D. 6 4 64E. 6 4 64 F. 6 4 64 Communicate Your AnswerCommunicate Your Answer 2. How do the constants a, h, and k affect the graph of the Quadratic function g(x) = a(x h)2 + k? 3. Write the equation of the Quadratic function whose graph is shown at the right. Explain your reasoning. Then use a graphing calculator to verify that your equation is FOR STRUCTURETo be profi cient in math, you need to look closely to discern a pattern or structure.

3 6 4 of Quadratic Functions48 Chapter 2 Quadratic You Will LearnWhat You Will Learn Describe Transformations of Quadratic Functions . Write Transformations of Quadratic Transformations of Quadratic FunctionsA Quadratic function is a function that can be written in the form f(x) = a(x h)2 + k, where a 0. The U-shaped graph of a Quadratic function is called a Section , you graphed Quadratic Functions using tables of values. You can also graph Quadratic Functions by applying Transformations to the graph of the parent function f(x) = x2.

4 Quadratic function, p. 48 parabola, p. 48 vertex of a parabola, p. 50 vertex form, p. 50 PrevioustransformationsCore VocabularyCore VocabullarryCore Core ConceptConceptHorizontal Translations f(x) = x2 f(x h) = (x h)2yy = (x h)2,h < 0y = (x h)2,h > 0y = x2x shifts left when h < 0 shifts right when h > 0 Vertical Translations f(x) = x2 f(x) + k = x2 + kyy = x2 + k,k < 0y = x2 + k,k > 0y = x2x shifts down when k < 0 shifts up when k > 0 Translations of a Quadratic FunctionDescribe the transformation of f(x) = x2 represented by g(x) = (x + 4)2 1.

5 Then graph each that the function is of the form xy462 22 6gfg(x) = (x h)2 + k. Rewrite the function to identify h and (x) = (x ( 4))2 + ( 1) h k Because h = 4 and k = 1, the graph of g is a translation 4 units left and 1 unit down of the graph of ProgressMonitoring Progress Help in English and Spanish at the transformation of f(x) = x2 represented by g. Then graph each function. 1. g(x) = (x 3)2 2. g(x) = (x 2)2 2 3. g(x) = (x + 5)2 + 1 Section Transformations of Quadratic Functions 49 Core Core ConceptConceptRefl ections in the x-Axis f(x) = x2 f(x) = (x2) = x2xyy = x2y = x2fl ips over the x-axisHorizontal Stretches and Shrinks f(x) = x2 f(ax) = (ax)2xyy = x2y = (ax)2,0 < a < 1y = (ax)2,a > 1 horizontal stretch (away from y-axis) when 0 < a < 1 horizontal shrink (toward y-axis) when a > 1 Refl ections in the y-Axis f(x) = x2 f( x) = ( x)

6 2 = x2xyy = x2y = x2 is its own refl ection in the Stretches and Shrinks f(x) = x2 a f(x) = ax2xyy = x2y = ax2,0 < a < 1y = ax2,a > 1 vertical stretch (away from x-axis) when a > 1 vertical shrink (toward x-axis) when 0 < a < 1 Transformations of Quadratic FunctionsDescribe the transformation of f(x) = x2 represented by g. Then graph each g(x) = 1 2 x2 b. g(x) = (2x)2 + 1 SOLUTIONa. Notice that the function is of the form g(x) = ax2, where a = 1 2 . So, the graph of g is a refl ection in the x-axis and a vertical shrink by a factor of 1 2 of the graph of f.

7 Xyfg2 22 2b. Notice that the function is of the form g(x) = (ax)2 + k, where a = 2 and k = 1. So, the graph of g is a horizontal shrink by a factor of 1 2 followed by a translation 1 unit up of the graph of 2 LOOKING FOR STRUCTUREIn Example 2b, notice that g(x) = 4x2 + 1. So, you can also describe the graph of g as a vertical stretch by a factor of 4 followed by a translation 1 unit up of the graph of f. 50 Chapter 2 Quadratic FunctionsMonitoring ProgressMonitoring Progress Help in English and Spanish at the transformation of f(x) = x2 represented by g.

8 Then graph each function. 4. g(x) = ( 1 3 x ) 2 5. g(x) = 3(x 1)2 6. g(x) = (x + 3)2 + 2 Writing Transformations of Quadratic FunctionsThe lowest point on a parabola that opens up or the highest point on a parabola that opens down is the vertex. The vertex form of a Quadratic function is f(x) = a(x h)2 + k, where a 0 and the vertex is (h, k).f(x) = a(x h)2 + kk indicates a vertical indicates a reflection in the x-axis and/or a vertical stretch or indicates a horizontal translation. Writing a Transformed Quadratic FunctionLet the graph of g be a vertical stretch by a factor of 2 and a refl ection in the x-axis, followed by a translation 3 units down of the graph of f(x) = x2.

9 Write a rule for g and identify the 1 Identify how the Transformations affect the constants in vertex form. refl ection in x-axis a = 2 vertical stretch by 2 translation 3 units down} k = 3 Write the transformed function. g(x) = a(x h)2 + k Vertex form of a Quadratic function = 2(x 0)2 + ( 3) Substitute 2 for a, 0 for h, and 3 for k. = 2x2 3 Simplify. The transformed function is g(x) = 2x2 3. The vertex is (0, 3).Method 2 Begin with the parent function and apply the Transformations one at a time in the stated order.

10 First write a function h that represents the refl ection and vertical stretch of f. h(x) = 2 f(x) Multiply the output by 2. = 2x2 Substitute x2 for f(x). Then write a function g that represents the translation of h. g(x) = h(x) 3 Subtract 3 from the output. = 2x2 3 Substitute 2x2 for h(x). The transformed function is g(x) = 2x2 3. The vertex is (0, 3).Check5 20 520gf Section Transformations of Quadratic Functions 51 Writing a Transformed Quadratic FunctionLet the graph of g be a translation 3 units right and 2 units up, followed by a refl ection in the y-axis of the graph of f(x) = x2 5x.