Solve the Problem $y = - x ^ { 2 }$

question 346

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The accompanying figure shows the graph of $y = - x ^ { 2 }$ shifted to a new position. Write the equation for the new graph.

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

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