Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:
Evaluate all the arithmetic first, and then remember absolute value equations have two possible ways to go (+ and -).
You can see how I split them on the 3rd line, later demonstrating how the 2nd one is invalid.

Therefore, the solution is 
Answer:
D. right 4, down 8
Step-by-step explanation:
The usual transformations applied to functions are ...
f(x) ⇒ f(x -h) . . . . translation right h units
f(x) ⇒ f(x) +k . . . . translation up k units
f(x) ⇒ k·f(x) . . . . . vertical scaling by a factor of k; reflection over x-axis when k < 0
f(x) ⇒ f(x/k) . . . . . horizontal scaling by a factor of k; reflection over y-axis when k < 0
In the above, "scaling" will be expansion when |k| > 1, compression when |k| < 1.
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Your transformation is ...
x^2 ⇒ (x -4)^2 -8
f(x) ⇒ f(x -4) -8
This is translation with h=4 and k=-8. That is, it is translation right 4 units and down 8 units.
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<em>Additional comment</em>
Like much of math, it is all about matching patterns.
5 dollars because she paid 30 for the meal
The receipt shown:
BBQ BURGER W/ CHEESE : 9.99
CHICKEN FINGER BASKET : 8.99
MUSHROOM BURGER : 10.99
CHILI CHEESE FRIES : <u> 8.99</u>
TOTAL: 38.96
SALES TAX 8.75% <u> 3.41 </u> (38.96 * 8.75% = 3.409)
TOTAL: 42.37
TIP 15% <u> 6.36 (</u>42.37 * 15% = 6.3555)
TOTAL: 48.73
Total amount paid by Kacey and friends : $48.73
Total tip paid by Kacey and friends : $6.36
Total sales tax paid by Kacey and friends: $3.41