Error Analysis -

Question

A student says that the graph of f(x) = 2^x+3 + 4 is a shift of 3 units up and 4 units to the right of the parent function. Describe and correct the student's error.

Answer 1

Using the "parent" function y = 2^x, translate 3 units to the LEFT and 4 units UPWARD to get the function

f(x) = 2^x+3 + 4.