The function g(x) = –x2 16x – 44 written in vertex form is g(x) = –(x – 8)2 20. which is one of the transformations applied to the graph of f(x) = x2 to change it into the graph of g(x) = –x2 16x – 44? the graph of f(x) = x2 is widened. the graph of f(x) = x2 is shifted left 8 units. the graph of f(x) = x2 is shifted down 44 units. the graph of f(x) = x2 is reflected over the x-axis.