Describe the transformation required to obtain the graph of the given function from the basic trigonometric graph.
-y = -8sec x
A) Reflection across the y-axis and horizontal stretch by a factor of 8
B) Reflection across the x-axis and vertical translation up 8 units
C) Reflection across the x-axis and vertical stretch by a factor of 8
D) Reflection across the x-axis and horizontal stretch by a factor of 8

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The negative sign in front of the 8 indicates a reflection across the x-axis, and the factor of 8 indicates a vertical stretch by a factor of 8.

Describe the Transformation Required to Obtain the Graph of the Given