To transform the function \( f(x) = x^2 \) to \( f(x - 3) + 12 \), we need to consider a two-step process in terms of transformations.
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Shift to the right by 3 units: The expression \( f(x-3) \) means we are replacing \( x \) with \( x - 3 \). This is a horizontal shift to the right by 3 units.
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Shift up by 12 units: The \( +12 \) outside the function indicates a vertical shift upwards by 12 units.
So the correct order of transformations is:
- Shift to the right 3 units
- Shift up 12 units
Thus, the correct response is:
Shift to the right 3 units and shift up 12 units.