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Ch. 2 - Functions and Graphs
Chapter 3, Problem 22

In Exercises 17-32, use the graph of y = f(x) to graph each function g. g(x) = f(x + 1) − 2

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Function Transformation

Function transformation refers to the changes made to the graph of a function based on modifications to its equation. In this case, g(x) = f(x + 1) - 2 involves a horizontal shift to the left by 1 unit and a vertical shift downward by 2 units. Understanding these transformations is crucial for accurately graphing the new function based on the original function's graph.
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Horizontal Shift

A horizontal shift occurs when the input of a function is altered, affecting the graph's position along the x-axis. For g(x) = f(x + 1), the '+1' indicates that the graph of f(x) will move left by 1 unit. This concept is essential for visualizing how the graph of g relates to the graph of f.
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Vertical Shift

A vertical shift involves moving the graph of a function up or down along the y-axis. In the function g(x) = f(x + 1) - 2, the '-2' indicates that the entire graph of f(x) is shifted down by 2 units. Recognizing this shift is important for accurately plotting the new function g based on the original function f.
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