Question

How does the graph of g(x) = (x + 4)^3 − 6 compare to the parent function f(x) = x^3?

A) g(x) is shifted 6 units to the left and 4 units down.
B) g(x) is shifted 4 units to the right and 6 units down.
C) g(x) is shifted 6 units to the left and 4 units up.
D) g(x) is shifted 4 units to the left and 6 units down.

Answer 1

g(x) is shifted 4 units to the left and 6 units down

Explanation:

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Answer 2

D) g(x) is shifted 4 units to the left and 6 units down

Explanation:

When -6 is added to the y-value, it moves the point on the graph down 6 units. Compared to f(x), g(x) is 6 units down.

Transforming the function using f(x -h) shifts its graph h units to the right. Here, we have h=-4, so the graph is shifted 4 units to the left.