Question

In the equation f(x)= 5(x+3)^2-10 what effect does the 5 do when compared to the parent function?

A. Vertical compress by a factor of 5

B. Vertical shift up 5 units

C. Reflect over x-axis

D. Vertical stretch by a factor of 5

Answer 1

it's B l did this in class

Answer 2

The correct answer is A. Vertical compress by a factor of 5

Explanation:

When graphed without the 5, the curve is very wide, but when the 5 is added, the curve compresses and narrows itself, therefore a vertical compress occurs by the factor of 5.