Answer:
Option A, Left by 4 units
Step-by-step explanation:
Step 1: Convert g(x) to a function square
We currently have g(x) in this order: [tex]ax^2 + bx + c[/tex]
However, we want g(x) to be in this order: [tex](ax + c)^{2}[/tex]
The first thing we have to do is to factor it out:
[tex]g(x)=x^{2}+8x+16[/tex]
[tex]g(x) = (x + 4)(x + 4)[/tex]
[tex]g(x) = (x+4)^{2}[/tex]
Step 2: Now we can see which way we need to move it
The original form is: [tex]f(x) = (ax - b)^{2}[/tex]
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
Look at the graphs below to make sure:
