Q. 3 - Precalculus Enhanced with Graphing Utilities

Question

To graph $y=x^2-4$, you would shift the graph of $y=x^2$_______ a distance of __________ units.

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The solution is down, $4$ .

Step 1. Given information

Equation: $y=x^2-4$ and $y=x^2$

Step 2. Calculation

To graph $y=x^2-4$ we would shift the graph of $y=x^2$ down a distance of  $4$ units. The graph is -