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The parabola y=x^2 is shifted down 2 units and is reflected. What is the new parabola?

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Answer:

y = x² - 2

Explanation:

Quadratic Parent Function: y = a(bx + h)² + k

k = vertical movement up/down

Since we are only dealing with a vertical shift down, we are only modifying variable k

k = -2

y = x²

y = x² - 2

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