For f(x) = x^2 and g(x) = (x − 3)^2, in which direction and by how many units should f(x) be shifted to obtain g(x)?

Left 3 units
Right 3 units
Up 3 units
Down 3 units

Question

For f(x) = x^2 and g(x) = (x − 3)^2, in which direction and by how many units should f(x) be shifted to obtain g(x)?

 	
	Left 3 units
	Right 3 units
	Up 3 units
	Down 3 units

mathstudent55 · Answer

In a function, if you replace x by x - k, the function shifts k units to the right if k is positive and k units to the left if k is negative.

mathstudent55 · Answer

In your case, x was replaced by x - 3.
If you let 
x - k = x - 3
what is the value of k in your case?

fabgirl1994 · Answer

-3?

mathstudent55 · Answer

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