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| Question 525616:  Would you be so kind as to help me with this?
 I have to graph each function and state it's domain and range.
 y = sqrt(x+1)+4
 Thank you so much
 Answer by lwsshak3(11628)
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You can put this solution on YOUR website! I have to graph each function and state it's domain and range. y = sqrt(x+1)+4
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 y=√(x+1)+4
 Domain:
 Since there are no denominators, the only restriction is in the radical.
 In all sqrts, the radican must be≥0
 x+1≥0
 x≥-1
 Domain:[-1,∞)
 Range:[4,∞) (basic √x curve bumped up 4 units)
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 Graphing:
 Start with the basic √x with points at (0,0), (1,1) (9,3) and (16,4)
 Move x coordinates one unit to the left  (-1,0), (0,1) (8,3) and (15,4)
 Finally, add 4 units to the y-coordinate:  (-1,4), (0,5) (8,7) and (15,8)
 In effect, you are shifting the basic √x curve one unit to the left and raising it 4 units vertically.
 see graph below as a visual check on the answers:
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