How do the graphs of the functions f(x)=x^2-5 and g(x)=x^2+4 relate to each other?

A. The graph of f(x) is is 9 units to the left of the graph of g(x).
B. The graph of f(x) is 1 unit below the graph of g(x).
C. The graph of f(x) is 9 units below the graph of g(x).
D. The graph of f(x) is 1 unit to the left of the graph of g(x).

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Question

How do the graphs of the functions f(x)=x^2-5 and g(x)=x^2+4 relate to each other?

A. The graph of f(x) is is 9 units to the left of the graph of g(x).
B. The graph of f(x) is 1 unit below the graph of g(x).
C. The graph of f(x) is 9 units below the graph of g(x).
D. The graph of f(x) is 1 unit to the left of the graph of g(x).

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anonymous · Answer

I' thinking it is C, but I graphed it and it doesn't look right. Any help?

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

The -5 on f(x) = x^2 - 5 shifts x^2 five units down

The +4 on g(x)=x^2+4 shifts x^2 four units up

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

So their distance is 4 - (-5) = 4 + 5 = 9 units

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

Making f(x) 9 units below g(x) or g(x) 9 units above f(x)

anonymous · Answer

So it's C right?

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

yep

anonymous · Answer

thanks :D