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horizontal shift
[horizontal shift|horizontal shift] A horizontal shift occurs when a constant is added to or subtracted from the input.
Definition
horizontal shift A horizontal shift occurs when a constant is added to or subtracted from the input. The graph of f ( x - 4 ) represents a horizontal shift to the right 4 units of the graph of f.
Mechanism
horizontal shift involves shifting a graph horizontally based on the function's transformation. The mechanism requires both vertical and horizontal shifts to accurately sketch the graph.
Effects
horizontal shift results from a constant added to the input.