SOLUTION: Let f(x)= 2|x| If g(x) is the graph of f(x) shifted left 4 units, write a formula for g(x). I'd be thankful to receive a response on this.

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Question 1165938: Let f(x)= 2|x|
If g(x) is the graph of f(x) shifted left 4 units, write a formula for g(x).
I'd be thankful to receive a response on this.

Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
transformation is a |x-h| +k
here k is 0 and a is 2
to move to the left
the transformation involves (x-h) and if h is (-4) we have 2abs |x-(-4)| or 2 abs|x+4|
Use the opposite sign of what is inside the bracket (abs here) and same sign for k

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