Asked by poppy

The function f(x)=x2−1
is changed to g(x)=x2+5
. Which option correctly describes this change?

(1 point)

The function experiences a shift of 6 units down.

The function experiences a shift of 4 units up.

The function experiences a shift of 4 units down.

The function experiences a shift of 6 units up.

All Answers 1

Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
The function is shifted 6 units up.

Reason: g(x) = x^2 + 5 = (x^2 − 1) + 6 = f(x) + 6, so every y-value is increased by 6.