The Accompanying Figure Shows the Graph of Y = -X² $y = - x ^ { 2 } + 6$

question 10

Multiple Choice

The accompanying figure shows the graph of y = -x² shifted to a new position. Write the equation for the new graph.

• A) \(y = - x ^ { 2 } + 6\)
• B) \(y = - ( x - 6 ) ^ { 2 }\)
• C) \(y = - ( x + 6 ) ^ { 2 }\)
• D) \(y = - x ^ { 2 } - 6\)

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Definitions:

Synthesis

The process of producing a compound through the chemical combination of simpler compounds or elements.

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An aromatic amino acid known as phenylalanine, important in the biosynthesis of proteins.

Strecker Synthesis

A method for synthesizing amino acids by the reaction of aldehydes with ammonia and hydrogen cyanide.

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