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image shows a vertical line starting at -5 and then shifts to 0

Which of the following correctly determines how many k units the parent function y=x2 (shown as a solid line) was translated? (1 point) Responses The parent function was translated 6 units to the left. The parent function was translated 6 units to the left. The parent function was translated 6 units to the right. The parent function was translated 6 units to the right. The parent function was translated 5 units to the left. The parent function was translated 5 units to the left. The parent function was translated 5 units to the right.

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To determine how many units the parent function \( y = x^2 \) was translated based on the information provided, we can focus on the vertical line that starts at -5 and shifts to 0.

- If the vertical line is originally at \( x = -5 \) and then moves to \( x = 0 \), it means that the point has moved from -5 to 0 along the x-axis.

To calculate the distance:
- The shift from -5 to 0 is a move to the right. The calculation for the distance is:

\[ 0 - (-5) = 0 + 5 = 5 \text{ units} \]

Therefore, the translation is 5 units to the right.

Among the responses provided, the correct answer is:

**The parent function was translated 5 units to the right.**

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