Question

Which equation best represents the graph above? Please Explain.

1) y=(x+1)^2-4
2) y=(x-1)^2-4
3) y=(x+1)^2
4) y=(x-1)^2

Answer 1

the correct answer is y=(x+1)^2 - 4

Answer 2

The correct answer is (3) y=(x+1)^2. Because it intersects at x -3 & y -3