Functions Modeling Change: A Preparation for Calculus, 5th Edition

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Chapter 2 - Functions - 2.4 Preview of Transformations: Shifts - Exercises and Problems for Section 2.4 - Exercises and Problems - Page 97: 20

Answer

$q(z)$ being decreased (or pushed down graphically) by $a$ units.

Work Step by Step

For any positive constant $a$, the graph of $q(z)$ will be pushed down. The function output itself will be decreased by $a$ units.
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