X/y intercept for translations of f(x)

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The discussion focuses on the transformations of the quadratic function f(x) = x² + 2x + 2 and their effects on the x-intercept, y-intercept, and vertex. Users are encouraged to convert the function into vertex form, f(x) = (x-h)² + k, to better understand the transformations. The transformation af(x) indicates a vertical stretch of the graph by a factor of 'a'. The impact on intercepts and vertex depends on the specific transformation applied.

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Hello

please can you guys help me on this :

f(x) = x^2 + 2x + 2

af(x)=
f(ax)=
-f(x)=
f(-x)=


In each of the cases above, I wanted to know given a function, does the graph of it change in terms of the x intercept , y intercept and vertex ?

Does it depend on the particular function or not ?


Thanks in advance.

roger
 
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Why don't you first change that equation into transformation/vertex form
[tex] f(x) = (x-h)^2 + k[/tex]

The make up numbers for a and see how it changes.
 
af(x) represent the graph of f(x) is enlarged a times of the oringinal to the y-axis.
 

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