how do graphs of y=1/x and y=5/(x+6) compare? I know the second graph shifts to left by 6 units but does it move down and how many units?

vidkamporge

vidkamporge

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2022-11-25

how do graphs of y = 1 x and y = 5 ( x + 6 ) compare? I know the second graph shifts to left by 6 units but does it move down and how many units?

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DelmagnoIHb

DelmagnoIHb

Beginner2022-11-26Added 6 answers

If the first function is multiplied by 5, the second graph will be five times bigger, meaning that every value of x will correspond to a value of y that is 5 times bigger than in the first case. Due to the +6 component, the second graph shifts to the left by 6 units.

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