Answer:
k = - 6
Step-by-step explanation:
Given a function f(x), then a horizontal translation parallel to the x- axis is denoted by
f(x + k)
If k > 0 then shift of k units left
If k < 0 then shift of k units right
Here the shift is 6 units to the left, from 4 to - 2, hence
k = 6
