Graphs 5
1 mark · EasyDescribe the transformation that maps the graph of y = f(x) onto the graph of y = f(x - 3).
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Translation 3 units to the right
Also accept: shift 3 units right; move graph 3 units right
Common mistakes: 3 units up; 3 units left
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B1 · 1 mark · States translation is 3 units to the right (in x-direction)
Worked solution
Replacing x by (x - 3) translates the graph 3 units to the right.