SOLUTION: How does the graph of y = 2log(x + 5) compare to the graph of the parent function?

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Question 415315: How does the graph of y = 2log(x + 5) compare to the graph of the parent function?
Answer by jsmallt9(3758) About Me  (Show Source):
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The parent function is y = log(x).
The +5 in 2*log(x+5) will shift the graph to the left by 5 units.
The 2* in 2*log(x+5) will cause a vertical stretching of the graph by a factor of 2.