Answer the Question
-How Can the Graph Of $f ( x ) = - \frac { 1 } { x ^ { 2 } } - 6$

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Multiple Choice

Answer the question
-How can the graph of $f ( x ) = - \frac { 1 } { x ^ { 2 } } - 6$ be obtained from the graph of $y = \frac { 1 } { x ^ { 2 } }$ ?

• A) By reflecting across the \(y\)-axis and making a horizontal shift of 6 units to the left
• B) By making a horizontal shift of 1 unit to the right and a vertical shift of 6 units up
• C) By reflecting across the \(x\)-axis and making a vertical shift of 6 units down
• D) By making a horizontal shift of 6 units to the left and a vertical shift of 1 unit down

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