Which transformation occurs when the graph of f(x) = |x| is ...

Question

Which transformation occurs when the graph of f(x) = |x| is changed to f(x) = 4|x + 1| - 5?

A

Vertical compression by a factor of 4, shift left by 1 unit, shift down by 5 units

B

Vertical stretch by a factor of 4, shift left by 1 unit, shift down by 5 units

C

Vertical stretch by a factor of 4, shift right by 1 unit, shift down by 5 units

D

Vertical compression by a factor of 4, shift right by 1 unit, shift up by 5 units

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