Question

Explain how the graph of each given function is a transformation of the graph of y=x^2.
(a) y=x^2-5

(b) y=-2x^2

(c) y=(x-5)^2

(d) y=(-3x)^2

Answer 1

a. The function is bing translated down 5 units

b. The function is being stretched vertically stretched by 2 units

c. He function is being translated 5 units to the right

d. The functions being flipped and vertically stretched by 3 units