Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.
Solve the problem.
-$$y = ( x + 9 ) ^ { 2 } - 15$$
A) Shift the graph of $y = x ^ { 2 }$ down 9 units and then left 15 units.
B) Shift the graph of $y = x ^ { 2 }$ right 9 units and then down 15 units.
C) Shift the graph of $y = x ^ { 2 }$ up 9 units and then right 15 units.
D) Shift the graph of $y = x ^ { 2 }$ left 9 units and then down 15 units.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The expression $(x + 9)^2$ indicates a horizontal shift to the left by 9 units, and the $-15$ indicates a vertical shift down by 15 units.

Choose the One Alternative That Best Completes the Statement or Answers