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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)? (1 point)

Left by 4 units
Right by 4 units
Left by 8 units

User HM Tanbir
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Answer:

Right by 4 units

Step-by-step explanation:

I took the test and got it right

User Hamza Rashid
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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

f(g) factored is (x+4)^2 which represent a shift leftward by four units.

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