Math Problem Statement

Which graph shows f(x) = 3^x + 4 and the translation g(x) = f(x - 5)?

Solution

It seems you've uploaded an image related to transformations of functions. I can help explain the graphs and how they correspond to each other. The two graphs depict exponential functions:

  1. The blue curve represents the function f(x)=3x+4f(x) = 3^{x} + 4, which has a horizontal asymptote at y=4y = 4. It rises exponentially as xx increases.
  2. The red curve represents the function g(x)=f(x5)g(x) = f(x - 5), which is essentially the same as f(x)f(x) but shifted 5 units to the right. This means the graph of g(x)g(x) has the same shape as f(x)f(x), but starts later by 5 units along the x-axis.

The green dashed line in both graphs shows the horizontal asymptote y=4y = 4, which both functions approach but never cross.

The key takeaway here is that the transformation from f(x)f(x) to g(x)g(x) is a horizontal translation to the right by 5 units.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponential Functions
Graph Translations

Formulas

f(x) = 3^x + 4
g(x) = f(x - 5)

Theorems

Transformation of Functions
Horizontal Translations

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12