Question

How can the graph `x^2` be transformed to `(x+2)^2-3`?

Answer 1

Compare `y=(x+2)^2-3` to `y=af(b(x-h))+k`

Explanation:

h= -2
k= -3

Compare `y=x^2` to `y=(x+2)^2-3`

The graph of `y=x^2` will transform 2 units left and 3 units down to become `y=(x+2)^2-3`

red: `y=x^2`
blue: `y=(x+2)^2-3`