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Ch. 1 - Functions
Hass - Thomas' Calculus 15th Edition
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Capitolo 1, Problema 54a

Describe how each graph is obtained from the graph of 𝔂 = ƒ(x).


a. 𝔂 = ƒ(x - 5)

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Start with the graph of the function 𝔂 = ƒ(x). This is your base graph.
Identify the transformation applied to the function. In this case, the transformation is 𝔂 = ƒ(x - 5).
Recognize that the expression (x - 5) inside the function indicates a horizontal shift. Specifically, it is a shift to the right.
To apply this transformation, take each point (x, y) on the original graph of 𝔂 = ƒ(x) and move it 5 units to the right. This means you will replace each x-coordinate with (x + 5).
Plot the new points to obtain the graph of 𝔂 = ƒ(x - 5). The shape of the graph remains unchanged, but its position is shifted 5 units to the right.

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