Question

If g(x)=f(x)−1, then g(x) translates the function f(x) 1 unit _[blank]_.Which word correctly fills in the blank in the previous sentence?A. upB. leftC. downD. right

Answer 1

To answer this question, we need to remember the rules of transformations of functions, the rules are shown below:

From the table, we notice that if we subtract a number we are performing a vertical translation down.

Therefore, the correct word to fill the blank is down and the correct option is C.