Select the Correct Graph of the Function Given By $f ( x ) = x ^ { 4 }$

question 124

Multiple Choice

Select the correct graph of the function given by $f ( x ) = x ^ { 4 }$ . Explain how the graph of function g differs (if it does) from the graph of each function $f$ . $g ( x ) = f ( x ) + 8$

• A) Horizontal shift of eight units to the left
• B) Vertical shift of eight units
• C) Horizontal shift of eight units to the right
• D) Vertically downward shift of eight units
• E) Horizontal shift of eight units

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