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The graph of f(x)=x2 was transformed to create the graph of g(x)=(x+5)2.

Which statement describes this transformation?


a horizontal shift to the right 5 units

a horizontal shift to the left 5 units

a vertical shift up 25 units

a vertical shift down 25 units

User Harry Bloom
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Answer:

a horizontal shift left

Explanation:

my teacher always tells me whatever you think it is in the parenthisis do the opposite. Sorry not a good explanation

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