Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.
Solve the problem.
-$$y = x ^ { 2 } + 3$$
A) Shift the graph of $y = x ^ { 2 }$ right 3 units.
B) Shift the graph of $y = x ^ { 2 }$ up 3 units.
C) Shift the graph of $y = x ^ { 2 }$ down 3 units.
D) Shift the graph of $y = x ^ { 2 }$ left 3 units.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Adding a constant to the function $y = x^2$ shifts the graph vertically. Since 3 is added, the graph shifts up 3 units.

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