if the graph of f(x)=x^2 is shifted 4 units to the left, then what would be the equation of the new graph?

Mathematics

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Alecsey [184]2 years ago

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Be careful. You can be confused by shifting left or right because the result is the opposite of what you might think.

f(x) = x^2

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

To show you this in graphical form, see below.

Red: f(x) = x^2

Blue: f(x) = (x+4)^2 Notice that the blue graph is the the LEFT of the red graph

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