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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Describe how the graph of y = x2 can be transformed to the graph of the given equation. y = (x+17)2 Shift the graph of y = x2 left 17 units. Shift the graph of y = x2 down 17 units. Shift the graph of y = x2 up 17 units. Shift the graph of y = x2 right 17 units.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

left

OpenStudy (anonymous):

why left and not right?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

cuz when you add to x its to the left and when you subtract 17 its right

OpenStudy (anonymous):

kinda like a rule of thumb

OpenStudy (precal):

if you graph y = x^2 and your equation you will see why it is to the left 17 untis

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok I'm starting to get it

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