Question

Identify a transformation of the function f(x) = x^2 by observing the equation of the function g(x) = (x - 6)^2.

The base graph has been shifted up 6 units.

The base graph has been shifted down 6 units.

The base graph has been shifted right 6 units.

The base graph has been shifted left 6 units.

Answer 1

The correct answer is the third option:

The base graph has shifted 6 units to the right.

It is a horizontal translation, because it involves the subtraction of “h” from inputs (x values) causing it to shift to the right,