2.7.3

Translation

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Translations

Translations are when we move a graph without changing its shape.

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Vertical translation

  • Moves a function up or down. For y = f(x):
    • y = f(x) + a moves the graph up by a
    • y = f(x) - a moves the graph down by a
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Horizontal translation

  • Moves a function left or right. For y = f(x):
    • y = f(x + a) moves the graph left by a
    • y = f(x - a) moves the graph right by a

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2.1Powers & Roots

2.2Quadratic Equations

2.3Inequalities

2.4Polynomials

2.5Graphs

2.6Functions

2.7Transformation of Graphs

2.8Partial Fractions (A2 Only)

3Coordinate Geometry

4Sequences & Series

5Trigonometry

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