Which answer describes the transformation of f (x) = x^2 - 1 to g (x) = (x + 4) ^2 - 1?

A. a vertical translation 4 units down

B. a horizontal translation 4 units to the right

C. a horizontal translation 4 units to the left

D. a vertical stretch by a factor of 4

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Savanah

24 February, 09:01

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Ismael Caldwell · Answer 1

The (x + 4) tells you that the function is moving 4 units to the left.

the answer would be letter C

Which answer describes the transformation of f (x) = x^2 - 1 to g (x) = (x + 4) ^2 - 1?A. a vertical translation 4 units downB. a horizontal translation 4 units to the rightC. a horizontal translation 4 units to the leftD. a vertical stretch by a factor of 4