1. The problem asks how the graph of $g(x) = 2 - \sqrt{x}$ is related to the graph of $f(x) = \sqrt{x}$. We need to analyze the transformation from $f(x)$ to $g(x)$.
2. Recall the basic transformations:
- Adding a constant outside the function shifts the graph vertically.
- Multiplying the function by $-1$ reflects it across the x-axis.
3. Write $g(x)$ as:
$$g(x) = 2 - \sqrt{x} = 2 + (-1) \cdot \sqrt{x}$$
This means $g(x)$ is $f(x)$ reflected in the x-axis (due to the $-1$ multiplier) and then shifted up by 2 units (due to the $+2$).
4. Therefore, the graph of $g(x)$ is the graph of $f(x)$ reflected in the x-axis and shifted up 2 units.
5. This matches option B.
6. Sketching the graph: The original $f(x) = \sqrt{x}$ starts at $(0,0)$ and increases to the right.
The graph of $g(x)$ starts at $(0,2)$ and decreases to the right because of the reflection.
Final answer: B. The graph of $g(x)$ is the graph of $f(x)$ reflected in the x-axis and shifted up 2 units.
Graph Shift Reflect 2B92B8
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