Question

HELP PLS

The function g(x) = x² is transformed to obtain function h:
h(x) = g(x + 7).
Which statement describes how the graph of h is different from the graph of g?
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Answer 1

C

Explanation:

Consider f(x) = x^3 and g(x) = (x+1).

Every point is then shifted to the left. Why?

We can plug in some points, let's say x=0.

For f(x), we get 0, for for g(x), we get 1.

Normally, f(x) = 1 when x = 1, but now g(x) = 1 at x = 0. Basically, every point is now shifted left. It's a general rule you have to remember. Sometimes, I used to mix up the plus and minus signs becuase + intuitively for me (at least after doing some physics) is right. But it actually shifts the graph to the left. Just plug in some points and see for yourself. It's honestly the best explanation I can give you at this point in time.