Question

The function g(x) = x2 is transformed to obtain function h:

h(x) = g(x − 3).
Which statement describes how the graph of h is different from the graph of g?

A. The graph of h is the graph of g horizontally shifted right 3 units.
B. The graph of h is the graph of g horizontally shifted left 3 units.
C. The graph of h is the graph of g vertically shifted up 3 units.
D. The graph of h is the graph of g vertically shifted down 3 units.

Answer 1

A

Explanation:

The graph of h(x) = (x-3)^2. The (x-3) indicates that the graph is shifted horizontally right 3 units because the change takes place inside the parantheses. Because the units are being subtracted, the graph will shift to the right. I highly recommend using Desmos to find your answer next time.