Question

If f(x) = x2, which of the following describes the graph of f(x) - 5? A. The graph of f(x) - 5 is a vertical shift of f(x) = x2 five units up. B. The graph of f(x) - 5 is a horizontal shift of f(x) = x2 five units to the left. C. The graph of f(x) - 5 is a horizontal shift of f(x) = x2 five units to the right. D. The graph of f(x) - 5 is a vertical shift of f(x) = x2 five units down.

Answer 1

D

Explanation:

The graph will be translated 5 units downwards because you are subtracting 5 units from the initial y-intercept value (0).