How Do You Translate a Polynomial Function Vertically?

How Do You Translate a Polynomial Function Vertically?

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Translating functions can be fun when you know what to do. This tutorial helps you practice translating a function and writing the new function and graph!

Keywords:

  • problem
  • graph
  • graphing
  • polynomial function
  • translation
  • translate
  • write
  • equation
  • vertical
  • vertically
  • up
  • down
  • slide
  • move

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