Algebra-2

Question Analysis
This problem assesses the student's ability to apply vertical compressions and horizontal shifts to a cubic function.

Key Concept Explanation
Compressing a function vertically by a factor of (where ) changes to . Shifting a function horizontally by units changes to . If is negative, the shift is to the left.

Step-by-step Solution
1. Compress the function vertically by a factor of 0.5:

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