Question

Find g(x), where g(x) is the translation 5 units left of f(x)=x2.
Write your answer in the form a(x–h)2+k, where a, h, and k are integers.

Answer 1

g(x) = (x + 5)^2

In the requested form: 1(x - (-5))^2 + 0, so a = 1, h = -5, k = 0.