522,764 views
5 votes
5 votes
Write the equation of a function that has the given characteristics.

The graph of y = x2, shifted 4 units downward.
O y = x2 + 4
O y = 4x2
O y = x2-4
O x2/4

User Juhist
by
2.6k points

1 Answer

27 votes
27 votes

Answer:

c. y = x^2 - 4

Explanation:

If you graph both y = x^2 and y = x^2 - 4, you'll be able to see that the equation of function, y = x^2 - 4, is 4 units down from the equation of function y = x^2.

User Redseven
by
3.1k points