Question

Describe the transformation that occurs on a graph when changing an equation from f(x)=−1/x
to f(x)=−1/x+8
.(1 point)
Responses

The parent function shifts vertically down 8 units.
The parent function shifts vertically down 8 units.

The parent function shifts vertically up 8 units.
The parent function shifts vertically up 8 units.

The parent function shifts horizontally to the left 8 units.
The parent function shifts horizontally to the left 8 units.

The parent function shifts horizontally to the right 8 units.

Answer 1

The parent function shifts vertically up 8 units.

(Adding +8 to f(x) raises every y-value by 8; e.g., the horizontal asymptote moves from y=0 to y=8.)