Fill in the Blanks to Complete the Statement $y = ( x - 8 ) ^ { 2 } - 5$

question 343

Multiple Choice

Fill in the blanks to complete the statement.
-The graph of $y = ( x - 8 ) ^ { 2 } - 5$ can be obtained from the graph of $y = x ^ { 2 }$ by shifting horizontally ? units to the $\underline { ? }$ and shifting vertically ? units to the ? direction.

• A) 8 ; left; 5; upward
• B) 8; left; 5; downward
• C) 8 ; right; 5 ; downward
• D) 5 ; right; 8; downward

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Definitions:

Vocal Folds

Also known as vocal cords, these are mucous membrane folds in the larynx that vibrate to produce sound for speech and singing.

Vestibular Folds

Folds of mucous membrane situated above the vocal cords in the larynx, also known as false vocal cords.

Larynx

The voice box, located in the throat, which contains the vocal cords and is involved in breathing, producing sound, and protecting the trachea.

Glottis

The part of the larynx consisting of the vocal cords and the slit-like opening between them, involved in producing vocal sounds.