Determine a Quadratic Function That Results When Applying the Given $f ( x ) = x ^ { 2 } + 13$

question 78

Multiple Choice

Determine a quadratic function that results when applying the given shifts to the graph of f(x) = x2.
-Shift 13 units down.

• A) \(f ( x ) = x ^ { 2 } + 13\)
• B) \(f ( x ) = x ^ { 2 } - 13\)
• C) \(f ( x ) = ( x - 13 ) ^ { 2 }\)
• D) \(f ( x ) = ( x + 13 ) ^ { 2 }\)

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