Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.
Solve the problem.
-$$y = ( x + 16 ) ^ { 2 } + 17$$
A) Shift the graph of $y = x ^ { 2 }$ down 16 units and then right 17 units.
B) Shift the graph of $y = x ^ { 2 }$ right 16 units and then up 17 units.
C) Shift the graph of $y = x ^ { 2 }$ up 16 units and then left 17 units.
D) Shift the graph of $\mathrm { y } = \mathrm { x } ^ { 2 }$ left 16 units and then up 17 units.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The expression $(x + 16)^2$ indicates a horizontal shift to the left by 16 units, and the $+17$ indicates a vertical shift upwards by 17 units.

Choose the One Alternative That Best Completes the Statement or Answers