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document.write( "Example:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "y = x^2<BR>\n" );
document.write( "y = 3x^2 causes a vertical shrink (the parabola is narrower)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "y = (1/3)x^2 causes a vertical stretch (the parabola is broader)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "y = (x-2)^2 causes a horizontal shift to the right.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "y = (x+2)^2 causes a horizontal shift to the left.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H. </SPAN>\n" );
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