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The functions f(x) and g(x) are described below.

f(x) = 2x + 9
g(x) = 2x - 15

The graph of g(x) is obtained by shifting down the graph of f(x) by _____ units.

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The functions f(x) and g(x) are described below.

f(x) = 2x + 9
g(x) = 2x - 15

The graph of g(x) is obtained by shifting down the graph of f(x) by _____ units.

anonymous · Answer

The graphs are shifted vertically. The find the distance shifted, calculate the difference between the y-intercepts of each function.

anonymous · Answer

so your saying calculate the -15 -9 ?

anonymous · Answer

Pretty much; it's really $$\left| -15-9 \right|$$

anonymous · Answer

-24 units

anonymous · Answer

The absolute value of -24 is 24. And 24 is the amount of units shifted down.

anonymous · Answer

so its just 24 for the answer right?

anonymous · Answer

Yes, that's what I would say because of how the question is worded.

anonymous · Answer

Thank you