How Can the Graph Of $f ( x ) = - \frac { 6 } { x }$

question 74

Multiple Choice

How can the graph of $f ( x ) = - \frac { 6 } { x }$ be obtained from the graph of $y = \frac { 1 } { x }$ ?

• A) By making a horizontal shift of 6 units down
• B) By reflecting across the \(x\)-axis and stretching horizontally by a factor of 6
• C) By reflecting across the \(x\)-axis and stretching vertically by a factor of 6
• D) By reflecting across the \(y\)-axis and shrinking vertically by a factor of 6

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