Determine a Quadratic Function That Results When Applying the Given $f ( x ) = ( x - 18 ) ^ { 2 }$

question 1

Multiple Choice

Determine a quadratic function that results when applying the given shifts to the graph of f(x) = x2.
-Shift 18 units up.

• A) \(f ( x ) = ( x - 18 ) ^ { 2 }\)
• B) \(f ( x ) = x ^ { 2 } + 18\)
• C) \(f ( x ) = x ^ { 2 } - 18\)
• D) \(f ( x ) = ( x + 18 ) ^ { 2 }\)

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