Given the function k(x) = x2, compare and contrast how the application of a constant, c, affects the graph. The application of the constant must be discussed in the following manners:

k(x + c)
k(x) + c
k(cx)
c • k(x)

Question

Given the function k(x) = x2, compare and contrast how the application of a constant, c, affects the graph. The application of the constant must be discussed in the following manners:

    k(x + c)
    k(x) + c
    k(cx)
    c • k(x)

anonymous · Answer

@ganeshie8

anonymous · Answer

I'm lost on this one lol

ganeshie8 · Answer

k(x+c) 

moves the graph to left or right by $c$ units, depending on whether $c$ is positive or negative

ganeshie8 · Answer

k(x) + c

you tell me wat happens to the graph ?

anonymous · Answer

I really couldn't tell you, maybe up and down?

ganeshie8 · Answer

thats correct !

ganeshie8 · Answer

k(x)  + c

 moves the graph to UP  or DOWN by $c$ units, depending on whether $c$ is positive or negative

ganeshie8 · Answer

last two are bit tricky,
even i dont have clue yet.. .

can u post them in a separate question, so that somebody else answers ?

anonymous · Answer

sorry about that was afk, now I'm back

anonymous · Answer

alright

ganeshie8 · Answer

good luck !