Describe how the transformed function below is obtained from its parent function.

y=|x-1|

A. The parent function y = |x| is stretched vertically by a factor of _1.

B. The parent function y = |x| is shifted 1 unit down.

C. The parent function y = |x| is shifted 1 unit to the left.

D. The parent function y = |x| is shifted 1 unit to the right.

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Karma Krueger

Mathematics

14 January, 18:09

Describe how the transformed function below is obtained from its parent function.

y=|x-1|

A. The parent function y = |x| is stretched vertically by a factor of _1.

B. The parent function y = |x| is shifted 1 unit down.

C. The parent function y = |x| is shifted 1 unit to the left.

D. The parent function y = |x| is shifted 1 unit to the right.

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Nora Erickson · Answer 1

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option A. The transformed function, y=|x-1|, is obtained from the parent function y = |x| is stretched vertically by a factor of - 1. Hope this answers the question. Have a nice day. Feel free to ask more questions.