Question

if the parent function is y=1/x describe the change in the equation y=1/x+4

Answer 1

let f(x) = y = 1/x
Then f(x) + 4 = y + 4 = 1/x + 4.
Therefore, the change in f(x) in going from y to y + 4 is f(x) + 4.

Graphically, the entire function, 1/x is shifted "upwards" by 4 units.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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