Describe How the Graph of the Given Function Can Be $$f ( x ) = \frac { - 3 } { x + 5 }$$

question 150

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.
- $$f ( x ) = \frac { - 3 } { x + 5 }$$

• A) Shift the graph of the reciprocal function left 5 units, reflect across the \(x\)-axis, and then stretch vertically by a factor of 3 .
• B) Shift the graph of the reciprocal function left 5 units, and then stretch vertically by a factor of \(- 3\).
• C) Shift the graph of the reciprocal function right 5 units, and then stretch vertically by a factor of \(- 3\).
• D) Shift the graph of the reciprocal function right 5 units, reflect across the x-axis, and then stretch vertically by a factor of \(- 3\).

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