Describe how the graph of the given function can be obtained by transforming the graph of the reciprocal function f(x) =
1/x.
-$$f ( x ) = \frac { 1 } { x + 5 }$$
A) Shift the graph of the reciprocal function down 5 units.
B) Shift the graph of the reciprocal function right 5 units.
C) Shift the graph of the reciprocal function left 5 units.
D) Shift the graph of the reciprocal function up 5 units.

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The function $ f(x) = \frac{1}{x+5} $ is obtained by shifting the graph of $ f(x) = \frac{1}{x} $ left 5 units.

Describe How the Graph of the Given Function Can Be f(x)=1x+5f ( x ) = \frac { 1 } { x + 5 }f(x)=x+51​

Describe How the Graph of the Given Function Can Be $f ( x ) = \frac { 1 } { x + 5 }$