State the order and type of each transformation of the graph of the function f(x)=1/2[(x+2)^2-9] as compared to the graph of the base function left 2 units, vertical compression by a factor of 0.5, down 9 units

left 2 units, horizontal stretch by a factor of 2, down 9 units

left 2 units, down 9 units, vertical compression by a factor of 0.5

left 2 units, down 9 units, horizontal stretch by a factor of 2

C) left 2 units, down 9 units, vertical compression by a factor of 0.5.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the transformation, compare the function to the parent function and check to see if there is a horizontal or vertical shift, reflection about the x-axis or y-axis and if there is a vertical stretch.

Parent Function:  

g ( x ) = x 2

Horizontal Shift: Left  2  Units

Down: 9 Units

Vertical Shift: Down  0.5  Units

Reflection about the x-axis: None

Reflection about the y-axis: None

Vertical Compression or Stretch: Compressed

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