Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.
Solve the problem.
-$$y = ( x - 20 ) ^ { 2 } - 11$$
A) Shift the graph of $y = x ^ { 2 }$ right 20 units and then up 11 units.
B) Shift the graph of $y = x ^ { 2 }$ down 20 units and then left 11 units.
C) Shift the graph of $y = x ^ { 2 }$ left 20 units and then down 11 units.
D) Shift the graph of $y = x ^ { 2 }$ right 20 units and then down 11 units.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct transformation involves shifting the graph of $y = x^2$ to the right by 20 units due to the $(x-20)$ term, and then down by 11 units because of the $-11$ at the end.

Choose the One Alternative That Best Completes the Statement or Answers