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If g(x) = 4x2 - 16 were shifted 9 units to the right and 1 down, what would the
new equation be?

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Answer:

4(x - 9)^2 - 17

Explanation:

A horizontal shift to the right by 9 changes x^2 to (x - 9)^2.

A vertical shift down by 1 changes - 16 to -17.

Therefore, the new equation is:

4(x - 9)^2 - 17

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