Question

The graph of y = x^2 can be shifted nine units to the left by typing what expression in the parentheses? y = ( ____________) 2 Type your answer in the box

Answer 1

\[y=x^{2}\]this is a U shaped curve with the bottom of the U touching the origin. y=0 at this point. so what you want is y=0 when x=-6, giving you:\[y=(x+6)^{2}\]