If you shift the linear parent function, F(x) = x, down 6 units, what is the equation of the new function?

A. G(x) = x + 6
B. G(x) = 1/6x
C. G(x) = x – 6
D. G(x) = 6x

Question

If you shift the linear parent function, F(x) = x, down 6 units, what is the equation of the new function?

 		A.	G(x) = x + 6
 		B.	G(x) = 1/6x
 		C.	G(x) = x – 6
 		D.	G(x) = 6x

mathmate · Answer

@lilkg77 
Please do not guess.  If you do not know, say you don't know.
The idea is for you to find out how to solve the problem.

kydawg · Answer

It's C because subtracting 6 from the original function will move it down 6.