Question

Which of the following describes how to translate the graph y = |x| to obtain the graph of y = |x| - 4?


4 units up
4 units down
4 units left
4 units right

Answer 1

I believe -4 goes to the right

Answer 2

i thought so too but wasnt sure

Answer 3

If you don't recognize the ways that a graph is being translated, a good way to check is by plugging in points. For |x| try a few positive numbers and a few negative numbers. You'll notice the translation after a few.

It's not to the right.

Answer 4

he is right goes down

Answer 5

unless is written as (x-4)^2 then goes to the right

Answer 6

http://jwilson.coe.uga.edu/EMT668/EMAT6680.Folders/Barron/unit/Lesson%206/6.html