Question

The function f(x) =(x+1)2
is reflected over the x axis to create g(x). Identify the equation for g(x).



(1 point)
Responses

g(x) = (-x + 1)2
g(x) = (-x + 1)2

g(x) = -x2
+ 1
g(x) = -x 2 + 1

g(x) = - (x + 1)2
g(x) = - (x + 1)2

g(x) = - (x - 1)2

Answer 1

Reflection across the x-axis multiplies the output by -1. So

g(x) = -f(x) = -(x + 1)^2.