USE DESMOS TO ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS

Graph 1 / y = 2 * (1.2) ^ x
Graph : y = 2 * (1.2) ^ x + 2
Graph 3: y = 2 * (1.2) ^ x - 2
Describe the difference between Graph 1 & Graph 2:
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Graph 2 is shifted six units up compared to Graph 1
Graph 2 is shifted two units up compared to Graph 1
Graph 2 is shifted five units up compared to Graph 1

Describe the difference between Graph 1 & Graph 3:
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Graph 3 is shifted one unit down compared to Graph 1
Graph 3 is shifted two units down compared to Graph 1
Graph 3 is shifted six units down compared to Graph 1

Describe the difference between Graph 2 & Graph 3:
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Graph 2 is shifted four units up compared to Graph 3
Graph 2 is shifted eight units up compared to Graph 3
Graph 2 is shifted ten units up compared to Graph 3

1 answer

To analyze the differences between the graphs, we can look at the equations:

  1. Graph 1: \( y = 2 \cdot (1.2)^x \)
  2. Graph 2: \( y = 2 \cdot (1.2)^x + 2 \)
  3. Graph 3: \( y = 2 \cdot (1.2)^x - 2 \)

Difference between Graph 1 and Graph 2

  • Graph 2 is obtained by taking Graph 1 and adding 2 to it.
  • This means that every point on Graph 1 is shifted vertically up by 2 units to create Graph 2.

Thus, the correct selection is:

  • Graph 2 is shifted two units up compared to Graph 1.

Difference between Graph 1 and Graph 3

  • Graph 3 is obtained by taking Graph 1 and subtracting 2 from it.
  • This means that every point on Graph 1 is shifted vertically down by 2 units to create Graph 3.

Thus, the correct selection is:

  • Graph 3 is shifted two units down compared to Graph 1.

Difference between Graph 2 and Graph 3

  • Graph 2 is \( 2 \cdot (1.2)^x + 2 \) and Graph 3 is \( 2 \cdot (1.2)^x - 2 \).
  • The difference between the two equations is \( 2 + 2 = 4 \).
  • This means that every point on Graph 3 is shifted vertically up by 4 units to reach Graph 2.

Thus, the correct selection is:

  • Graph 2 is shifted four units up compared to Graph 3.

Summary of Selections

  • Graph 2 is shifted two units up compared to Graph 1.
  • Graph 3 is shifted two units down compared to Graph 1.
  • Graph 2 is shifted four units up compared to Graph 3.