Questions: Which of the following functions has a graph that is the graph of y=sqrt(x) shifted down 4 units?
Choose the correct answer below.
y=sqrt(x+4)
y=sqrt(x-4)
y=sqrt(x)-4
y=sqrt(x)+4
Transcript text: Which of the following functions has a graph that is the graph of $y=\sqrt{x}$ shifted down 4 units?
Choose the correct answer below.
$y=\sqrt{x+4}$
$y=\sqrt{x-4}$
$y=\sqrt{x}-4$
$y=\sqrt{x}+4$
Solution
Solution Steps
To determine which function represents the graph of \( y = \sqrt{x} \) shifted down 4 units, we need to understand how vertical shifts affect the graph of a function. A vertical shift down by 4 units means we subtract 4 from the original function.
Step 1: Identify the Original Function
The original function given is \( y = \sqrt{x} \).
Step 2: Determine the Transformation
To shift the graph of \( y = \sqrt{x} \) down by 4 units, we subtract 4 from the original function. This results in the new function:
\[ y = \sqrt{x} - 4 \]