How Can the Graph Of $f ( x ) = - \frac { 1 } { x } - 4$

question 15

Multiple Choice

How can the graph of $f ( x ) = - \frac { 1 } { x } - 4$ be obtained from the graph of $y = \frac { 1 } { x }$ ?

• A) By making a horizontal shift of 4 units to the left and a vertical shift of 1 unit down
• B) By reflecting across the \(x\)-axis and making a vertical shift of 4 units down
• C) By reflecting across the \(y\)-axis and making a horizontal shift of 4 units to the left
• D) By making a horizontal shift of 1 unit to the right and a vertical shift of 4 units up

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