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Use transformations to explain how the graph of \( f \) can be found by using the graph of \( y=x^{2} \). \( f(x)=\frac{1}{3}(x+4)^{2} \) Which of the following explains the transformations to find the graph of \( f \) ? Shifting of \( y=x^{2} \) to the right 4 units and vertical stretching of the resulting graph by a factor of \( \frac{1}{3} \). Shifting of \( y=x^{2} \) to the left 4 units and horizontal stretching of the resulting graph by a factor of \( \frac{1}{3} \). Shifting of \( y=x^{2} \) to the left 4 units and vertical shrinking of the ressulting graph by a factor of \( \frac{1}{3} \). Shits and horizontal shrinking of the resulting graph by a factor of \( \frac{1}{2} \).

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The graph of \( f(x) = \frac{1}{3}(x+4)^2 \) is obtained by shifting the graph of \( y = x^2 \) to the left by 4 units and then shrinking it vertically by a factor of \( \frac{1}{3} \).

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1. Start with the parent function \( y = x^2 \). 2. The expression \( (x+4)^2 \) indicates a horizontal shift. Since \( x \) is replaced by \( x+4 \), the graph shifts to the left by 4 units (not to the right). 3. The multiplication by \( \frac{1}{3} \) outside the squared term affects the vertical direction. Multiplying by a factor less than 1 causes a vertical shrink (compression), not a stretch. Thus, the correct description is: - Shifting of \( y=x^{2} \) to the left 4 units and vertical shrinking of the resulting graph by a factor of \( \frac{1}{3} \).

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First, let's break down the function \( f(x) = \frac{1}{3}(x + 4)^2 \). The transformation begins with the parent function \( y = x^2 \). The term \( (x + 4) \) indicates a horizontal shift to the left by 4 units. Then, the multiplication by \( \frac{1}{3} \) signifies a vertical shrinking of the graph by a factor of 3, not stretching. Next, let’s clarify the common mix-up: many students think shifting and stretching are the same across all dimensions. Remember, shifting directly refers to moves along the axes while stretching or shrinking affects the shape of the graph itself. So, make sure to track those transformations step by step!

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