To analyze the transformation from \( f(x) = |x| \) to \( f(-x) + 6 = |-x| + 6 \), let's break it down step by step:
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Identifying the function \( f(-x) \):
- \( f(x) = |x| \)
- \( f(-x) = |-x| \)
- The transformation from \( f(x) \) to \( f(-x) \) reflects the function across the y-axis. This is because replacing \( x \) with \( -x \) defines a reflection across the y-axis.
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Identifying the vertical translation:
- The full expression \( f(-x) + 6 = |-x| + 6 \) indicates that we are taking the graph of \( |-x| \) and translating it vertically upwards by 6 units.
So, the transformations that occur from \( f(x) = |x| \) to \( f(-x) + 6 = |-x| + 6 \) are:
- Reflected across the y-axis (from \( |x| \) to \( |-x| \))
- Translated up vertically by 6 units (from \( |-x| \) to \( |-x| + 6 \))
Therefore, the correct answer is:
Reflected across the y-axis and translated up vertically.