Answer to Question #55818 in Algebra for Butch DeLoria

Question

7: Consider the function y = x^2 + 5x – 2 , what would happen to the graph if (x – 3) was submitted in place of the x

A: The graph would shift 3 units to the left
B: The graph would shift 3 units to the right
C: The graph would shift up 3 units.
D: The graph would shift down 3 units.

8: Which of the following accurately depicts the transformation of y = x^2 to the function shown below.
Y = 2(x – 3)^2 + 5

A: Shift left 3 units, shrink vertically to ½ of the original height, then shift up 5 units.
B: Shift up 3 units, stretch horizontally by a factor of 2 , then shift left 5 units.
C: Shift 5 units right, stretch vertically by a factor of 3 , then shift up 2 units.
D: Shift right 3 units, stretch vertically by a factor of 2, then shift up 5 units.