Question

How does the graph of y=(x-2.5)^2 compare to the parent function y=x^2?

Answer 1

This is the translation 2.5 right.

Explanation:

We have y=f(x)=x^2

Then (x-2.5)^2=f(x-2.5)

And that is the translation for the right 2.5 units.

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