Problem 48 of 7
Identify the reflection across the x-axis in g(x)=(x+3)^2.
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interpret -f(x).
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Function must be a transformed quadratic or absolute-value parent.
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1. Look for a negative multiplier outside the parent function.
2. If present, outputs change sign and the graph reflects over the x-axis.
3. If absent, no x-axis reflection occurs from that feature.
Use the worked steps, then substitute the final answer back into the original relationship to confirm it satisfies the prompt.
Identifying a horizontal shift as a reflection.