On a test, Marcus is asked to simplify . Here is his work: = · = Which statement best describes Marcus' answer? He is incorrect because 16 times 8 is not 128. He is incorrect because he did not use the largest perfect square. He is incorrect because the 4 and the 8 should be switched around in his answer. He is correct.

The answer is He is incorrect because he did not use the largest perfect square.

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we have the parent function given by,

1. the function is translated 5 units to the left.

so, we get,   becomes

2. the function is translated 5 units to the right.

so, we get,   becomes

3. the function is translated 5 units upwards.

so, we get,   becomes

4. the function is translated 5 units downwards.

so, we get,   becomes

5. the function is reflected across x-axis.

so, we get,   becomes

6. the function is reflected across y-axis.

so, we get,   becomes .

step-by-step explanation:

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