Let f (x) = x^2 + 1

Let g (x) = (x+2) ^2 + 1

Which statement describes the graph of g (x) with respect to the graph of f (x (?

A.) It is translated left 2 units.

B.) it is compressed horizontally by a factor of 2.

C.) It is compressed vertically by a factor of 2.

D.) It is translated right 2 units.

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10 January, 19:32

Let f (x) = x^2 + 1

Let g (x) = (x+2) ^2 + 1

Which statement describes the graph of g (x) with respect to the graph of f (x (?

A.) It is translated left 2 units.

B.) it is compressed horizontally by a factor of 2.

C.) It is compressed vertically by a factor of 2.

D.) It is translated right 2 units.

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Camila Massey · Answer 1

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Step-by-step explanation:

The only change to the equation is within the x parentheses, and it is adding 2. Inside the parentheses has the opposite effect, so the shift will be two to the left.

Let f (x) = x^2 + 1Let g (x) = (x+2) ^2 + 1Which statement describes the graph of g (x) with respect to the graph of f (x (?A.) It is translated left 2 units.B.) it is compressed horizontally by a factor of 2.C.) It is compressed vertically by a factor of 2.D.) It is translated right 2 units.