How do you sketch the graph of #y=x^2-3# and describe the transformation? Algebra Quadratic Equations and Functions Vertical Shifts of Quadratic Functions 1 Answer turksvids Jan 1, 2018 See explanation. Explanation: The graph of #y=x^2-3# is a vertical shift, 3 units down, of the graph of #y=x^2#. Start with the graph of #y=x^2#, which is definitely worth memorizing if you haven't already, and shift the entire graph down 3 units. Answer link Related questions What are Vertical Shifts of Quadratic Functions? How do you determine the y-intercepts of quadratic functions? How the does graph of #y=-2x^2# differ from #y=-2x^2 -2#? How do you determine if the vertex of #y=x^2-2x-8# is a maximum or a minimum? How do you determine the x and y intercepts of #y=-x^2-3x+18 #? How do you determine the direction and shape of the quadratic #y=3/2 x^2-4#? What is the domain and range of #y=1/2x^2+4#? What is the vertex of #y=2x^2+6x+4#? Where do you start when you are trying to graph quadratic functions? The equation of the parabola #y=x^2# shifted 5 units to the right of equation, what is the new... See all questions in Vertical Shifts of Quadratic Functions Impact of this question 4155 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License