Nonlinear Functions

SAT Math· difficulty 5/5

The graph of y=(x+2)23y = -(x + 2)^2 - 3 is which transformation of y=x2y = x^2?

  • A

    Right 2, reflect over xx-axis, down 3

  • B

    Left 2, reflect over yy-axis, down 3

  • C

    Left 2, reflect over xx-axis, down 3

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  • D

    Left 2, reflect over xx-axis, up 3

Explanation

(x+2)2(x + 2)^2: left 2. Negative sign: reflect over xx-axis. 3- 3: down 3.

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