Each graph shown represents a transformation of a parent radical function. Which graphs represent functions with an odd index?

Graphs W and Z

Step-by-step explanation:

Graph of a radical function with even index appears only on one side of the x-axis, while graph of the radical function with odd index appears on both the sides of the x-axis.

Index of the given graphs,

Graph W → Odd index

Graph X → Even index

Graph Y → Even index

Graph W → Odd index

Therefore, graphs W and Z show the radical functions with odd index.

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answer:

a(n) - a(n-1) -3

discussion:

this ones a bit interesting. given a(n) = 5 - 3n consider this:

a(n-1) = 5 - 3(n-1)

          = (5 - 3n) + 3             => but a(n) = 5 - 3n, the first term

          = a(n)   + 3                 => subtract 3 from both sides

a(n-1) -3 = a(n)  

or

a(n) - a(n-1) -3

you,

mrb