How is the graph of y = (-3x) ^2 a transformation of the graph of y = x^2?

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Natasha Peters

7 May, 16:14

How is the graph of y = (-3x) ^2 a transformation of the graph of y = x^2?

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Alessandra · Answer 1

The graph of y = (-3x) ^2 is much narrower than it's original graph, but still keeps all of the other properties of it's parent parable y = x^2. The new graph's with is that of the original parabola's with divided by 3.