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What does f(x-5) do to the graph

User Athira Reddy
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Answer:

The graph shifts to the right 5 units

Explanation:

When you add or subtract a value directly from the "x" value, the graph moves to the left or right. If you add a number, the graph moves to the left because you are making the "x" value larger. If you subtract a number, the graph moves to the right because you are making the "x" value smaller. The graph moves up/down if you add/subtract a number to the entire function, not just the "x" value.

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It moves five squares to the left because it is -5 so it’s decreasing
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