Functions f(x) and g(x) are shown below.

f(x) = x2
g(x) = x2 + 8x + 16

In which direction and by how many units should f(x) be shifted to obtain g(x)?

Question

Functions f(x) and g(x) are shown below.

f(x) = x2
g(x) = x2 + 8x + 16

In which direction and by how many units should f(x) be shifted to obtain g(x)?

anonymous · Answer

factoring x2 + 8x + 16 will help

anonymous · Answer

also f(x + a)  is a transformation of f(x) by a units to the left

anonymous · Answer

This will help you (: http://www.mathplanet.com/education/algebra-2/how-to-solve-system-of-linear-equations/solving-systems-of-equations-in-three-variables

anonymous · Answer

a. Left by 4 units

b. Right by 4 units

c. Left by 8 units

d. Right by 8 units

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