Describe the transformation of $F(x)=x^2$ represented by $G(x)=(x+4)^2$

Question

I am completely confused in my math class and I was wondering if someone could help me on this question by explaining it to me step by step?

The question looks like this.

Describe the transformation of $F(x)=x^2$ represented by $G$.

1. $G(x)=(x+4)^2$

Answer 1

Looks that what you need is $F(x)=G(x-4)$, i.e. $F$ is described in terms of $G$

Answer 2

When describing a transformation, I think of that parabola's vertex in f and in g. I believe that it is shifted 4 units to the left.

(x+4) = 0 x = -4