Write an Equation for a Function That Has a Graph $y = \sqrt { x }$

question 9

Multiple Choice

Write an equation for a function that has a graph with the given characteristics.
-The shape of $y = \sqrt { x }$ is shifted 6 units to the left. Then the graph is shifted 8 units upward.

• A) f(x)= \(\sqrt { x + 8 } + 6\)
• B) f(x)= \(\sqrt { x + 6 } + 8\)
• C) f(x)= \(8 \sqrt { x + 6 }\)
• D) f(x)= \(\sqrt { x - 6 } + 8\)

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