Suppose f(x) = x2 and g(x) = 7x2. Which statement best compares the graph of g(x) with the graph of f(x)?

AThe graph of g(x) is the graph of f(x) vertically stretched by a factor of 7.
BThe graph of g(x) is the graph of f(x) shifted 7 units up.
CThe graph of g(x) is the graph of f(x) horizontally stretched by a factor of 7.
DThe graph of g(x) is the graph of f(x) vertically compressed by a factor of 7.

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nobillionaireNobley nobillionaireNobley · Answer 1 · 2016-09-30T04:17:02-04:00

The graph of g(x) is the graph of f(x) vertically stretched by a factor of 7.

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throwdolbeau throwdolbeau · Answer 2 · 2019-04-16T02:30:34-04:00

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Therefore, The correct option is A. The graph of g(x) is the graph of f(x) vertically stretched by a factor of 7.

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For better explanation of the solution see the attached graphs of both the given functions :

The function f(x) is given to be : f(x) = x²

This is an equation of parabola open vertically upwards

The function of g(x) is given to be : g(x) = 7x²

This is also equation of the parabola open vertically upwards

Now, g(x) = 7x²

⇒ g(x) = 7 × x²

⇒ g(x) = 7 × f(x)

So, the graph of the function g(x) is vertically stretched by the factor of 7 as compared to that of the graph of the function f(x)

Therefore, The correct option is A. The graph of g(x) is the graph of f(x) vertically stretched by a factor of 7.