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Write the function whose graph is the graph of y=x², but is translated 4 units to the left.

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Answer:

Explanation:


y=x^2\\y_1=(x+4)^2

Write the function whose graph is the graph of y=x², but is translated 4 units to-example-1
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Answer:

y = (x+4)²

Explanation:

If the graph is shifted horizontally, use minus to show it moves right and plus to show it moves left (horizontal shifts go in paratheses)

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