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"Algebra I Reasoning"

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Consider the function f of x equals x squared.

Functions g and h are defined asg of x equals f of open parenthesis x plus k close parenthesis

h of x equals f of x plus k

where k is a nonzero real number.

Part A

Show algebraically that g of x and h of x are different functions.

Enter your work in the space provided.

Part B

Explain the graphical difference between g of x and h of x.

Enter your explanation in the space provided.