To solve the given function transformation problem, we need to identify the type of transformation applied to the base function \( f(x) = x \). The function \( f(x) = x + 3 \) represents a vertical shift of the base function. Specifically, it is shifted upwards by 3 units.
Step 1: Define the Base Function
The base function is given by:
\[ f(x) = x \]
Step 2: Define the Transformed Function
The transformed function is given by:
\[ f(x) = x + 3 \]
Step 3: Identify the Transformation
The transformation applied to the base function \( f(x) = x \) is a vertical shift. Specifically, the function is shifted upwards by 3 units.
Step 4: Plot the Functions
To visualize the transformation, we plot both the base function and the transformed function. The base function \( f(x) = x \) is a straight line passing through the origin with a slope of 1. The transformed function \( f(x) = x + 3 \) is also a straight line with the same slope but shifted upwards by 3 units.