Describe How the Graph of the Equation Relates to the Graph

question 428

Multiple Choice

Describe how the graph of the equation relates to the graph of y = x2.
- $$f ( x ) = \frac { 1 } { 4 } x ^ { 2 } - 5$$

• A) vertical stretching by a factor of 4 and a translation 5 units down
• B) vertical shrinking by a factor of \(\frac { 1 } { 4 }\) and a translation 5 units to the left
• C) vertical stretching by a factor of 4 and a translation 5 units to the right
• D) vertical shrinking by a factor of \(\frac { 1 } { 4 }\) and a translation 5 units down

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The second digit on the hand, positioned between the thumb and the middle finger, often used for pointing.

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