Question

In the function y=-1/2(x-1)^+3what effect does the negative sign

have on the graph, as compared to the graph of y=x^2

Answer 1

It's D, reflects over the x-axis

Explanation:

When you have a negative symbol outside the parentheses, all the y values are being multiplied by -1. This means that the points will have the same x, just that the y values will all be the opposite sign.