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Consider the function RX) = 3x + 1 and the graph of the function g(x) shown below.

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4
6
4
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-6 -4
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6
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6
The graph g(x) is the graph of f(x) translated
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Consider the function RX) = 3x + 1 and the graph of the function g(x) shown below-example-1
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Explanation:

f(x) goes through the point (0, 1).

g(x) goes through (2, 1) for the same y value.

that means g(x) is f(x) translated 2 units to the right.

but we could also look at the same x value (0).

then g(x) goes through (0, -5).

and that means g(x) is f(x) translated 6 units down.

since it is a line function, shifting it left/right or up/down makes no difference to the shape or position of the new curve itself.

as it looks like you don't have 6 in the drop-down menu, then 2 units (to the right) is the desired correct result.

that means g(x) = f(x-2) = 3(x-2) + 1 = 3x - 6 + 1 = 3x - 5

and that is what the graph is showing us.

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