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Describe how the graph of y= x2 can be transformed to the graph of the given equation. y = x2 + 8

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When you add 8 to the end of a function formula, the graph moves UP 8 units. This is often called either a translation or vertical shift.
Describe how the graph of y= x2 can be transformed to the graph of the given equation-example-1
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