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If you horizontally stretch the quadratic parent function, f(x) = x², by a factor

of 5, what is the equation of the new function?
A. g(x) = (5x)2
B.
B. g(x) = (x)²
C. g(x) = 5x²
OD. g(x)=x²2

User Nirav Mehta
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Answer:
g(x)=\left((x)/(5) \right)^2

Explanation:

See attached image.

If you horizontally stretch the quadratic parent function, f(x) = x², by a factor-example-1
User Derrik
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