Describe How to Transform the Graph of the Basic Function $$f ( x ) = \ln ( x + 3 ) - 4 ; \quad g ( x ) = \ln x$$

question 207

Multiple Choice

Describe how to transform the graph of the basic function g(x) into the graph of the given function f(x) .
- $$f ( x ) = \ln ( x + 3 ) - 4 ; \quad g ( x ) = \ln x$$

• A) Translate 4 units to the left and 3 units up.
• B) Translate 3 units to the left and 4 units up.
• C) Translate 3 units to the right and 4 units down.
• D) Translate 3 units to the left and 4 units down.

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