If the graph of the function g defined by g (x) = - 2x^2+9. Is translated vertically downward by 8 units, it becomes the graph of a function f. Find the expression for f (x)

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Ronnie Hebert

17 December, 07:52

If the graph of the function g defined by g (x) = - 2x^2+9. Is translated vertically downward by 8 units, it becomes the graph of a function f. Find the expression for f (x)

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Leo Patton · Answer 1

G (x) = - 2 x² + 9

If this function is translated vertically downward by 8 units it becomes:

f (x) = g (x) - 8

f (x) = - 2 x² + 9 - 8

Answer:

f (x) = - 2 x² + 1