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A function f is given, and the indicated transformations are applied to its graph (in the given order). Write the equation for the final transformed graph.

f(x) = x^2; shift 6 units to the left and reflect in the x-axis

User Oberblastmeister
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Answer:


y=-(x+6)^2

Explanation:

Shifting 6 units left, we get:


x^2 \longrightarrow (x+6)^2

Reflecting over the y-axis. we get:


(x+6)^2 \longrightarrow -(x+6)^2

So, the final equation is


y=-(x+6)^2

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