Final Answer:
To create the new functions from f(x) = x^4:
H(x): Shift right 3 units and up 7 units.
M(x): Shift left 7 units, reflect vertically, and down 10 units.
S(x): Reflect across the y-axis and up 8 units.
Step-by-step explanation:
Each function is a transformation of f(x) = x^4 achieved through various manipulations:
Horizontal shifts: Adding or subtracting a constant to x shifts the curve left or right.
Vertical shifts: Adding or subtracting a constant to the entire expression shifts the curve up or down.
Reflection: Multiplying by -1 reflects the curve across the y-axis.
By analyzing the differences between f(x) and each new function, we can identify the specific transformations applied. Therefore, the options that accurately describe these transformations are:
A. H(x): (x - 3)^4 + 7 (Right shift of 3, up shift of 7)
B. M(x): - (x + 7)^4 - 10 (Left shift of 7, reflection, down shift of 10)
C. S(x): (-x)^4 + 8 (Reflection, up shift of 8)
Remember, understanding the effects of these transformations is crucial for manipulating functions and creating desired variations.