Describe how the graph of g (x) is related to the parent function f (x).

f (x) = 4x

g (x) = 4x - 2

Question 9 options:

A. Subtracting 2 from x translates the parent graph 2 units to the right.

B. Subtracting 2 from x translates the parent graph 2 units to the left.

C. Subtracting 2 from x translates the parent graph 2 units down.

D. Subtracting 2 from x translates the parent graph 2 units up.

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Zack Bailey

6 August, 13:03

Describe how the graph of g (x) is related to the parent function f (x).

f (x) = 4x

g (x) = 4x - 2

Question 9 options:

A. Subtracting 2 from x translates the parent graph 2 units to the right.

B. Subtracting 2 from x translates the parent graph 2 units to the left.

C. Subtracting 2 from x translates the parent graph 2 units down.

D. Subtracting 2 from x translates the parent graph 2 units up.

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Amaris Livingston · Answer 1

C

Step-by-step explanation:

Given f (x) then f (x) + c is a vertical translation of f (x)

• If c > 0 then a shift up of c units

• If c < 0 then a shift down of c units

Here f (x) = 4x and g (x) = 4x - 2

That is g (x) is the graph of f (x) shifted 2 units down