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The question is: "Without actually graphing, describe how the graph of y = ( -2^(x+17) ) - 4.3 is related to the graph of y = 2^x"

I have no idea how to answer this...

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Answer:

The function has been flipped due to the negative in front.

The function has been shifted 17 units to the left.

The function has been shifted 4.3 units down.

Step-by-step explanation:

When functions are transformed there are a few simple rules:


  • Adding/subtracting inside the parenthesis to the input shifts the function left(+) and right(-).
  • Adding/subtracting outside the parenthesis to the output shifts the function up(+) and down(-).
  • Multiplying the function by a number less than 1 compresses it towards the x-axis.
  • Multiplying the function by a number greater than 1 stretches it away from the x-axis.
  • Multiplying by a negative flips the graph.

The graph of [tex](-2^{x+17}) -4.3[/tex] compares to [tex]2^x[/tex] in the following ways:

The function has been flipped due to the negative in front.

The function has been shifted 17 units to the left.

The function has been shifted 4.3 units down.