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

1 Answer
Nov 27, 2017

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