What transformation can you apply to #y=sqrtx# to obtain the graph #y=3sqrt(-x)-4#?
1 Answer
Nov 14, 2017
- Stretch by factor of
#3# . - Reflect over y-axis.
- Shift
#4# units downward.
Explanation:
- Multiplying by
#3# stretches the graph by a factor of#3# . - Multiplying
#x# by#-1# reflects the graph over the y-axis. - Subtracting
#4# from the entire equation shifts the graph downwards#4# units.