Let f (x) = 2x^2-8.

The quadratic function g (x) is f (x) translated 2 units down.

What is the answer.

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Let f (x) = 2x^2-8.

The quadratic function g (x) is f (x) translated 2 units down.

What is the answer.

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Nolan Scott · Answer 1

To translate a function up or down you add a constant to the function ... 2 units downward means you must subtract 2 from the original equation ...

g (x) = f (x) - 2

g (x) = 2x^2-8-2

g (x) = 2x^2-10

Let f (x) = 2x^2-8.The quadratic function g (x) is f (x) translated 2 units down.What is the answer.

Let f (x) = 2x^2-8.

The quadratic function g (x) is f (x) translated 2 units down.

What is the answer.