Describe How the Graph of the Given Function Can Be $$f ( x ) = \frac { 2 } { x - 2 }$$

question 13

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.
- $$f ( x ) = \frac { 2 } { x - 2 }$$

• A) Shift the graph of the reciprocal function down 2 units, and then stretch vertically by a factor of \(2 .\)
• B) Shift the graph of the reciprocal function left 2 units, and then stretch vertically by a factor of \(2 .\)
• C) Shift the graph of the reciprocal function right 2 units, and then stretch vertically by a factor of 2 .
• D) Shift the graph of the reciprocal function right 2 units, reflect across the \(x\)-axis, and then stretch vertically by a factor of 2 .

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