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How does the graph of f(x)=1/2(3)^(x+2) -1 relate to its parent function?

A. The parent function has been translated to the left.
B. The parent function has been translated down.
C. The parent function has been stretched.
D. The parent function has been compressed.

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That x+2 indicates a translation of the graph 2 units to the left.


That -1 translates the parent function down by 1 unit.


The (1/2) at the beginning of f(x) indicates vertical compression.


Ignore (C): no stretching here.

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Answer: A,B, &D (appex)

Explanation:

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