Question

Using the graph f(x)=x^2 as a guide, describe the transformations, and then graph each function.

Answer 1

Down refers to the movement along the y axis and left and right refer to movement along the x axis. 20. down 2, no y movement  21. 5 to the left, no y movement  22. to the right 1, no y movement  23. 4 to the left, down 3  24. to the left 2 and up 2  25. 4 to the right and down 9  26. opens up a bit wider, no x or y movement (picture it opening like a flower blooming) 27. opens downward and is very very close to the y axis  28. opened up SUPER wide, like a large shallow bowl.