identify transformation for g(x) = -(1/2)x^2
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parent graph is y = x<sup>2</sup>
for g(x) = -(1/2)x<sup>2</sup>, the coefficient of -(1/2) causes two transformations ... the 1/2 causes a horizontal "stretch" of the parabola and the (-) causes a reflection of the parabola over the x-axis.
graph g(x) in your calculator along with the parent function and you'll see what I mean.
for g(x) = -(1/2)x<sup>2</sup>, the coefficient of -(1/2) causes two transformations ... the 1/2 causes a horizontal "stretch" of the parabola and the (-) causes a reflection of the parabola over the x-axis.
graph g(x) in your calculator along with the parent function and you'll see what I mean.