Vertical translations refer to movements of a graph of a function vertically along the y-axis by changing the y values. So, if y = f(x), then y = (x) + h results in a vertical shift. If h > 0, then the graph shifts h units up; while If h < 0, then the graph shifts h units down.
Transformations of functions: Vertical translations
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Intros
- An Experiment to Study "Vertical Translations"
Sketch and compare: VS. VS. - Sketch all three quadratic functions on the same set of coordinate axes.
- Compared to the graph of :
• the graph of is translated "vertically" ________ units _____________.
• the graph of is translated "vertically" ________ units _____________.