Identify the transformation applied to the parent function f (x ) = ex in the function f (x ) = ex − 1.

Question

Identify the transformation applied to the parent function f (x ) = e^x in the function f (x ) = e^x − 1.

 

A. horizontal translation

B. vertical reflection

C. vertical stretch



D. vertical translation

Answer 1

A. Horizontal translation

The exponential function is translated one unit horizontally to the right.