Pre algebra scientific notation things, any help appreciated

Which of the following describes the graph of y--4x-36 compared to the parent square root function? stretched by a factor of 2, reflected over the x-axis, and translated 9 units right stretched by a factor of 2, reflected over the x-axis, and translated 9 units left stretched by a factor of 2, reflected over the y-axis, and translated 9 units right stretched by a factor of 2, reflected over the y-axis, and translated 9 units left save and exit next submit

Consider this expression and the steps to evaluate it. 4^5(−2)^9/4^8(−2)^3 1. apply the quotient of powers:      (−2)^a/4^b 2. evaluate powers:           c/d select the value of each variable. a = _ b = _ c = _ d = _

Suppose the equation ||x-a|-b|=2008 has 3 distinct real roots and a not =0. find the value of b.