The sum of negative eight and a number divided by four is two

x = 16 or

Step-by-step explanation:

let's start from the beginning and move along!

= 2

to solve this...

1) multiply both sides by four to get rid of the fraction

------> -8 + x = 8

2) add 8 to both sides to isolate x ----> x = 16

step-by-step explanation:

here's what happens:

1) the graph of f   = x^2 is shifted 2 units to the right.

2) the resulting graph is reflected in the x-axis, so that the parabola now opens down.

3) this final result is transformed up by 5 units.