For the radical function $$y = -\frac{1}{2}\sqrt{x + 6} + 1$...

Question Analysis
This problem assesses the understanding of horizontal shifts in radical functions.

Key Concept Explanation
The general form of a transformed radical function is . The parameter controls the horizontal translation. If , the graph shifts right by units; if , the graph shifts left by units.

Step-by-step Solution
1. Identify the value of in the given function