Question

Suppose f(x)=x^2 g(x)=4x^2. which statement best compares the graph of g(x) with the graph of f(x)?

a. the graph of g(x) is the graph of f(x) vertically stretched by a factor of 4
b. the graph of g(x) is the graph of f(x) horizontally stretched by a factor of 4
c. the graph of g(x) is the graph of f(x) shifted 4 unites left
d. the graph of g(x) is the graph of f(x) vertically compressed by a factor of 4

Answer 1

a. the graph of g(x) is the graph of f(x) vertically stretched by a factor of 4

Explanation:

See attached image.