Suppose that F(x) = x2 and G(x) = 3x2 + 8. Which statement best compares
the graph of G(x) with the graph of F(x)?
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A. The graph of G(x) is the graph of F(x) compressed vertically and
shifted 8 units up.
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B. The graph of G(x) is the graph of F(x) stretched vertically and
shifted 8 units to the left.
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C. The graph of G(x) is the graph of F(x) compressed vertically and
shifted 8 units to the left.
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D. The graph of G(x) is the graph of F(x) stretched vertically and
shifted 8 units up.