SOLUTION: Graph the function. Use the graph of f(x) = log x to obtain the graph of g(x) = log (x - 3).

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Question 1180362: Graph the function.
Use the graph of f(x) = log x to obtain the graph of g(x) = log (x - 3).
Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, MathLover1:
Answer by ikleyn(52781)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Shift the first plot 3 units horizontally to the right to get the second plot.


Happy shifting.


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Answer by MathLover1(20849)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Use the graph of to obtain the graph of .

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plot points and draw a graph



-> this will shift the graph units to the right, it will start from vertical line
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here is better graph
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