Describe How the Graph of the Given Function Can Be $$f ( x ) = \frac { 1 } { x + 5 }$$

question 14

Multiple Choice

Describe how the graph of the given function can be obtained by transforming the graph of the reciprocal function f(x) =
1/x.
- $$f ( x ) = \frac { 1 } { x + 5 }$$

• A) Shift the graph of the reciprocal function down 5 units.
• B) Shift the graph of the reciprocal function right 5 units.
• C) Shift the graph of the reciprocal function left 5 units.
• D) Shift the graph of the reciprocal function up 5 units.

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