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Functions f(x) and g(x) are shown:

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

In which direction and by how many units should f(x) be shifted to match g(x)?
A. Left by 4 units
B. Right by 4 units
C. Left by 8 units
D. Right by 8 units

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Answer:

Explanation:

Factor g(x)

(x+4)(x+4)

(x+4)^2

So f(x) needs to be shifted left by 4 units.

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Answer:

Option A, Left by 4 units

Explanation:

Step 1: Convert g(x) to a function square

We currently have g(x) in this order:
ax^2 + bx + c

However, we want g(x) to be in this order:
(ax + c)^(2)

The first thing we have to do is to factor it out:


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


g(x) = (x + 4)(x + 4)


g(x) = (x+4)^(2)

Step 2: Now we can see which way we need to move it

The original form is:
f(x) = (ax - b)^(2)

Since the - has changed to a +, that means that we moved -4 spaces down the x-axis. This means that we move left by 4 units.

Answer: Option A, Left by 4 units

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