Question

Identify the translation of the parent function for y = |x + 8|. 8 units up 8 units right 8 units down 8 units left

Answer 1

Hi there!

• Parent function :-
$y = | x |$

Shift 8 units left in th' Cartesian plane
To gain : $y = | x + 8 |$


Hence,
Option ( 4. ) 8 units left is Correct.

~ Hope it helps!

Answer 2

Hi there

The parent function is the following:
$y = |x|$

We need to translate the function 8 units left to get the function: $y = |x + 8|$

Therefore the answer is: 8 units left.