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Nonlinear functions SAT question

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In the given function , is a constant. The graph of function in the xy-plane, where , is translated units down and units to the right to produce the graph of . Which equation defines function ?

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Choice B is correct. It's given that the graph of is produced by translating the graph of units down and units to the right in the xy-plane. Therefore, function can be defined by an equation in the form . Function  is defined by the equation , where is a constant. Substituting  for in the equation yields . Substituting for in the equation  yields , or . Therefore, the equation that defines function is .

Choice A is incorrect. This equation defines a function whose graph is produced by translating the graph of units down and units to the left, not units down and units to the right.

Choice C is incorrect. This equation defines a function whose graph is produced by translating the graph of   units to the left, not units down and units to the right.

Choice D is incorrect. This equation defines a function whose graph is produced by translating the graph of   units to the right, not units down and units to the right.

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