Try It
Consider the function f of x given in each exercise. Identify the equation that will transform f of x to the function g of x, as shown.
Calculator Tip
If you find yourself getting frustrated or confused, try graphing similar functions within the same function family in the graphing calculator. Experiment with these similar functions by transforming them. You can use the tracing features and the table features of the calculator. They can provide clues as to how the function has been transformed.
Visit the following website for instruction on graphing functions in the graphing calculator:
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