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Consider the graph of y =-2x. vertically shift the graph 4 negative units. explain how the new graphs orientation is similar or different in relationship to the original. Be specific. You may attach an image to help with your explanation. 

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Final answer:

To vertically shift the graph y = -2x 4 negative units, subtract 4 from the original equation to get y = -2x - 4. The new graph has a similar orientation to the original graph with a negative slope, but it is shifted downwards by 4 units.

Step-by-step explanation:

To vertically shift the graph of y = -2x 4 negative units, we need to subtract 4 from the original equation. The new equation will be y = -2x - 4.

By shifting the graph downwards, the orientation of the new graph remains similar to the original graph. Both graphs have a negative slope indicating a line that moves down the y-axis as the x-values increase. However, the new graph is shifted vertically downwards by 4 units compared to the original graph.

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