Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.
Solve the problem.
-$$y = ( x + 17 ) ^ { 2 }$$
A) Shift the graph of $y = x ^ { 2 }$ down 17 units.
B) Shift the graph of $y = x ^ { 2 }$ up 17 units.
C) Shift the graph of $y = x ^ { 2 }$ right 17 units.
D) Shift the graph of $y = x ^ { 2 }$ left 17 units.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The expression $(x + 17)^2$ represents a horizontal shift of the graph of $y = x^2$ to the left by 17 units.

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