Write the Equation of the Graph After the Indicated Transformation(s) $y = x ^ { 2 }$

question 10

Multiple Choice

Write the equation of the graph after the indicated transformation(s) .
-The graph of $y = x ^ { 2 }$ is vertically stretched by a factor of 2 , and the resulting graph is reflected across the $x$ -axis.

• A) \(y = ( x - 2 ) ^ { 2 }\)
• B) \(y = - 2 x ^ { 2 }\)
• C) \(y = 2 x ^ { 2 }\)
• D) \(y = 2 ( x - 2 ) x ^ { 2 }\)

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