Problem

What kind of transformation converts the graph of $f(x)=-2|x|-4$ into the graph of $g(x)=$ $-6|x|-4$ ?
horizontal shrink
vertical stretch
horizontal stretch
vertical shrink

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Final Answer: \(\boxed{\text{vertical stretch}}\)

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Step 1 :The transformation from \(f(x)=-2|x|-4\) to \(g(x)=-6|x|-4\) involves a change in the coefficient of \(|x|\). This coefficient affects the steepness of the graph, which is a vertical transformation.

Step 2 :Specifically, since the coefficient increases in magnitude from -2 to -6, the graph becomes steeper, which is a vertical stretch.

Step 3 :Therefore, the transformation is a vertical stretch.

Step 4 :Final Answer: \(\boxed{\text{vertical stretch}}\)

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