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

f(x) = x^2
g(x) = x^2 + 8x + 16

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

A. Left by 4 units

B. Right by 4 units

C. Left by 8 units

D. Right by 8 units

Question

unctions f(x) and g(x) are shown below.

 f(x) = x^2
 g(x) = x^2 + 8x + 16

In which direction and by how many units should f(x) be shifted to obtain g(x)?

A. Left by 4 units

B. Right by 4 units

C. Left by 8 units

D. Right by 8 units

anonymous · Answer

Functions-

anonymous · Answer

rewrite g(x) as a square....that is as ( something )^2.
Do you know how to do that?

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Tell me the answer

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People give me answers all the time