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

question 206

Multiple Choice

Write the equation of the graph after the indicated transformation(s) .
-The graph of $y = x ^ { 2 }$ is shifted 5 units to the left and 4 units downward.

• A) \(y = ( x - 5 ) ^ { 2 } - 4\)
• B) \(y = ( x + 5 ) ^ { 2 } - 4\)
• C) \(y = ( x + 4 ) ^ { 2 } - 5\)
• D) \(y = ( x - 4 ) ^ { 2 } + 5\)

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