How does the graph of f (x) = ( x -1)^2 relate to the basic function f (x)=x^2

A) shift 1 unit to the left
B) shift 1 unit to the right
C)shift 1 until up
D) shift 1 until down

Question

How does the graph of f (x) = ( x -1)^2 relate to the basic function f (x)=x^2

A) shift 1 unit to the left 
B) shift 1 unit to the right 
C)shift 1 until up 
D) shift 1 until down

campbell_st · Answer

have you graphed the curves..?

campbell_st · Answer

can you identify the zeros of each curve..?

ybarrap · Answer

$$
y=(x-h)^2
$$

Will shift $y=x^2$ to the RIGHT by h units

$$
y=(x+h)^2
$$

Will shift $y=x^2$ to the LEFT by h units

Does this help?

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