Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 8 - Section 8.5 - Quadratic Functions and Their Graphs - Vocabulary, Readiness & Video Check - Page 518: 16

Answer

The graph of $f(x)=(x-h)^2$ differs from the graph of $y=x^2$ by shifting the graph of $y$ $h$ units to the right (if $h$ is positive) or $abs(h)$ units to the left (if $h$ is negative).

Work Step by Step

We also call this point the x-intercept of the graph.
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