Select the Equation That Describes the Graph Shown $y = x ^ { 2 } - 3$

question 4

Multiple Choice

Select the equation that describes the graph shown.

• A) \(y = x ^ { 2 } - 3\)
• B) \(y = ( x + 2 ) ^ { 2 } - 3\)
• C) \(y = ( x - 3 ) ^ { 2 } + 2\)
• D) \(y = ( x + 3 ) ^ { 2 } + 2\)

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