# Thread: Transformations of a parabola.

1. ## Transformations of a parabola.

So here is the question.

y = (3 -x)(x +1) is an inverted parabola. Coordinates are (-1,0) and (3,0) for the x-intercepts, and the y intercept is (0,3). Axis of symmetry is (1,0).

The parabola is moved 2 units to the left and 7 units down. Give the equation for the parabola in its new position and give the coordinates of the y-intercept.

If you can answer this, explain it with as simple terms as possible, please.

2. ## Re: Parabola Help Please??

Originally Posted by squelia
So here is the question.

y = (3 -x)(x +1) is an inverted parabola. Coordinates are (-1,0) and (3,0) for the x-intercepts, and the y intercept is (0,3). Axis of symmetry is (1,0).

The parabola is moved 2 units to the left and 7 units down. Give the equation for the parabola in its new position and give the coordinates of the y-intercept.

If you can answer this, explain it with as simple terms as possible, please.
$y = -x^2 + 2x + 3$

$y = -(x^2 - 2x) + 3$

complete the square to get the quadratic in vertex form, $y = a(x-h)^2 + k$ ...

$y = -(x^2 - 2x + 1) + 3 + 1$

$y = -(x -1)^2 + 4$

translate 2 units left, 7 units down ...

$y = -[(x-1) + 2]^2 + 4 - 7$

$y = -(x + 1)^2 - 3$

evaluate at $x = 0$ to find the y-intercept

btw ... wrong forum.