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How can the graph of f(x)=1/2(x+3)^2 -3 be obtained from the graph of y=x^2

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Shift the graph 3 units to the left, add 3 to x.

Compress graph vertically by a factor of 2, multiply by 1/2, (or divide by two :P)

Shift graph downwards by 3 units, subtract a constant of 3 from the equation.
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