Answer:
Left shift, 6 units
Explanation:
In the equation:
f(x)=3 |x+6| +9
the " +6 " in close to the x represents the horizontal shift. X always tells us about horizontal or right/left moves. So an adjustment to the x is a horizontal adjustment.
But Caution! It is the opposite of what you might think. A PLUS6 is a LEFT shift. (While a MINUS6 would be a right shift, not the case here).
The parent function is:
f(x) = |x|
So our equation:
f(x)=3 |x+6| +9
has two changes made to it. LEFT6 because of the
" +6 " by the x. And the +9 tacked onto the end of the equation is a vertical shift UP9.