Translations [ y = f( x - h ) + k ]

How to Use this Applet

The Slider Area

The sliders change the parameters c and d in the function y = f( x - h ) + k.

  • Drag a slider to change the value of a parameter.
  • The <LEFT> and <RIGHT> arrow keys can be used to change the selected parameter [light blue].
  • The <UP> and <DOWN> arrow keys can be used to increase or decrease the selected parameter. (Use this feature for fine adjustments.)
  • If the arrow keys don't respond, click the cursor in the applet frame then try again.
  • Drag a parameter scale to "move" it. (I.e., change the range but maintain the scale "length".)
  • Drag towards or away from a parameter thumb to "re-scale" the scale.
  • Select the corresponding parameter button to enter a value for a parameter.

The Graph Area

  • Drag the filled red location to move the graph.
  • Drag the horizontal line through the red location to move the graph vertically.
  • Drag the vertical line through the red location to move the graph horizontally.
  • Drag the unfilled blue location to move the reference location along the graph of the basic function.
  • Drag the unfilled red location to move the transformed location along the graph of the transformed function.
  • Click and drag any location in the graph area (not on the lines previously described) to see the coordinates of the cursor as well as the coordinates of locations along the graph.
  • The <SHIFT> key: Click and drag in the graph area to move the entire coordinate system.
  • The <CONTROL> key: Click and drag in the graph area towards or away from the origin to change the scales on both axes.
  • The <CONTROL>+<SHIFT> key: Click and drag in the graph area towards or away from the:
    • x-axis to change the y-axis scale.
    • y-axis to change the x-axis scale.

Other

  • Use the "SET FUNCTION" button to select a different basic function and restore the applet to the initial state.