2. g(x) = -(x - 2)^2 + 4
Step 1: Identify and plot the vertex (h, k).
The vertex is ( , ).
Step 2: Identify and plot the axis of symmetry x = h.
The axis of symmetry is x = .
Determine whether the graph opens upwards
(a > 0) or downwards (a <0).
Since a = _ the graph opens _.
Step 4: Make a table of values for g(x) centered on the
vertex (h, k).
x
g(x)
Step 5:
Plot the points from the table and draw a smooth curve through the points.
Step 6:Describe the transformations.