Christine J.

asked • 01/12/14

translating functions

Determine the equation of g(x) that results from the translating the function f(x)=x^2 +1 upward 5 units
 
A. g(x)=(x+6)^2
B. g(x) =(x+5)^2+1
C. g(x)=x^2-4
D. g(x)=x^2+6
 
I believe it is B. I did not even get close to any of the other answers. Is this correct or did I do this wrong? Please help
 

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Varaia R. answered • 01/12/14

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I was put on this earth so you finally can "get" math.

Austin J. answered • 01/12/14

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