Question

(02.05 lc)
which of the following statements best describes the effect of replacing the graph of f(x) with the graph of f(x) - 3? (1 point)
the graph shifts 3 units up.
the graph shifts 3 units down.
the graph shifts 3 units left.
the graph shifts 3 units right.

Explanation:

For a function $y = f(x)$, when we change it to $y=f(x)-c$ where $c>0$, the graph of the function shifts $c$ units down vertically. Here $c = 3$, so the graph of $f(x)$ shifts 3 units down when replaced with $f(x)-3$.

Answer:

The graph shifts 3 units down.