Question

15 Points!

Describe how the graph of y= x2 can be transformed to the graph of the given equation.

y = (x - 8)^2 - 12

A) Shift the graph of y = x2 left 8 units and then down 12 units.
B) Shift the graph of y = x2 right 8 units and then up 12 units.
C) Shift the graph of y = x2 down 8 units and then left 12 units.
D) Shift the graph of y = x2 right 8 units and then down 12 units.

Answer 1

Look at the picture.

`y=x^2\to y=(x-8)^2-12`

Answer:

D) Shift the graph of y = x² right 8 units and then down 12 units.