SOLUTION: I have a question that states: use transformations on the graph of y=x^2 to graph y=(x+3)^2-3. What are the steps to this and what do I do for the graph?

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Question 85362: I have a question that states: use transformations on the graph of y=x^2 to graph y=(x+3)^2-3. What are the steps to this and what do I do for the graph?
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The equation y = (x + 3)^2 - 3 is just like the graph of y = x^2 but shifted 3 units to the left and 3 units down. Therefore its vertex will be at (-3 , -3) instead of at the origin. The size and shape of the graph will remain unchanged.