Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.
Solve the problem.
-$$y = ( x - 18 ) ^ { 2 }$$
A) Shift the graph of $y = x ^ { 2 }$ down 18 units.
B) Shift the graph of $y = x ^ { 2 }$ left 18 units.
C) Shift the graph of $y = x ^ { 2 }$ right 18 units.
D) Shift the graph of $y = x ^ { 2 }$ up 18 units.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The equation $y = (x - 18)^2$ represents a horizontal shift of the graph of $y = x^2$. The subtraction inside the parentheses indicates a shift to the right by 18 units.

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