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advanced-mathThe function is transformed to . How does the graph shift?
A
3 units right
B
3 units left
C
3 units up
D
3 units down
Correct Answer: A
Choice A is the correct answer. Identify the horizontal shift.
- Form: shifts right by units.
- Given: , so .
- Shift: Graph moves 3 units to the right.
💡 Strategic Tip: shifts right, shifts left.
Choice B is incorrect because means right, not left. Choice C is incorrect because this would require adding a constant outside. Choice D is incorrect because vertical shifts involve adding/subtracting from the entire function.