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How many units and in what direction will the graph of f(x) be shifted to create the graph of f(x+2)?

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Answer: to create f(x+2) you will need to shift the graph two units to the left.

Step-by-step explanation: For shifting graphs, it's good to remember this little tip

Horizontal shift: in parentheses (opposite) Ex. f(x-5) is a shift of 5 units to the right and f(x+5) is a shift of 5 units to the left.

Vertical shift: Outside of parentheses (same as graph) Ex. f(x)+3 is a vertical shift where the graph moves 3 units upwards

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