Question

In the function y-1=1/2(x-6)^2, what effect does the number 6 have on the graph, as compared to the graph of y=x^2?

A. It shifts the graph 6 units to the right.
B. It shifts the graph down 6 units.
C. It shifts the graph up 6 units.
D. It shifts the graph 6 units to the left.

Answer 1

hint:

in the equation

y - k = a*(x-h)^2

the variable h shifts the graph left/right (left if h < 0 and right if h > 0)

Answer 2

So would the answer be A?

Answer 3

Thank you so much for that explanation!

Answer 4

you are correct

Answer 5

yw

Answer 6

thank you!!