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4. The graph of h(x) = x^2 was transformed to create the graph of k(x) = -4x^2? Which of these describes the transformation from the graph of h to the graph
of k? A.) A reflection over the x-axis and a vertical
stretch
B.) A reflection over the x-axis and a vertical
compression
C.) A reflection over the y-axis and a vertical
compression
D.) A reflection over the y-axis and a vertical stretch

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Answer:

A. A reflection over the x-axis and a vertical stretch.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let [tex]h(x) = x^{2}[/tex], to obtain [tex]k(x) = -4\cdot x^{2}[/tex], we need to use the following two operations:

(i) Vertical stretch

[tex]g(x) = k\cdot f(x)[/tex], [tex]k\in \mathbb{R}^{+}[/tex]

(ii) Reflection over the x-axis

[tex]g(x) = -f(x)[/tex]

Let prove both transformations in [tex]h(x)[/tex]:

Step 1 - Vertical stretch ([tex]k = 4[/tex])

[tex]h'(x) = 4\cdot x^{2}[/tex]

Step 2 - Reflection over the x-axis

[tex]k(x) = -4\cdot x^{2}[/tex]

Hence, correct answer is A.

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