What is the effect on the graph of the function f(x)=x^2 when f(x) is changed to f(x+8)?

A. Shifted up

B. Shifted left

C. Shifted right

D. Shifted down

Respuesta :

Answer:

  • B. Shifted left

Step-by-step explanation:

Initial function is

  • f(x) = x²

Changed function is

  • f(x + 8)

This is best explained when graphed. See below to confirm the correct option

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f(x+8)

  • (x+8)²

So

x² is changed to (x+8)²

Change in x

It will shift 8 units left

Option B