Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
y = (-1/4)x - 4 has a y-intercept of (0, -4). Place a dark dot at (0, -4).
Now we use the info from the slope, -1/4:
Starting with your pencil point on the dot (0, -4), move the pencil point 4 units to the right and then 1 unit down. You will now be at (4, -5). Place a dark dot there.
Then draw a straight, solid line through (0, -4) and (4, -5).
Y = x^2 is the parent function.
y = (x - 2)^2 would translate 2 units to the right
y = (x - 2)^2 - 2 would translate 2 units to the right and also 2 units down
y = - (1/2) (x - 2)^2 - 2
would reflect the parabola upside down, and also make it wider
