Question

The graph of y = |x| is shifted to the left by 6 units.

What is the EQUATION of the new graph?
a) y = |x+6| -6
b) y= |x-6| -6
c) y = |x| - 6
d) y = |x+6|

Answer 1

D, y= |x+6|

When a graph is shifted to the left, you add the shifted value to the x value in function notation.