f(x) = a(x – 2 h) + h is TRICKY! If a is NEGATIVE then the graph reflects across the x-axis. If |a| is less than 1, the graph SHRINKS. If |a| is greater than 1 the graph STRETCHES. If h is POSITIVE then the graph moves LEFT. If h is NEGATIVE then the graph moves RIGHT. k If k is POSITIVE then the graph moves UP. If k is NEGATIVE then the graph moves DOWN. Axis of Symmetry: x = h Special Case If x is NEGATIVE inside then the graph reflects across the y-axis and h takes the sign you see. Vertex: (h, k)
NEGATIVE on the INside, what does this cause the graph to do? Reflect across the y (h will be the same as it’s sign)
NEGATIVE on the OUTside, what does this cause the graph to do? Reflect across the x
Number less than 1 outside, what does this cause the graph to do? Shrink by 3/4
Number greater than 1 outside, what does this cause the graph to do? Stretch by 8
Add on the inside, what does this cause the graph to do? Move LEFT 2
Subtract on the inside, what does this cause the graph to do? Move RIGHT 7
Subtract on the outside, what does this cause the graph to do? Move Down 3
Add on the outside, what does this cause the graph to do? Move Up 5