The graph of y=xsquared is vertically shrunk by applying a factor of 1/2 and the reaulting graph is shifted 7 units downward

Answer 1

f(x)=x² (original)

A vertical shrink changes the equation like this.

f(x)=ax² where a is between 0 and 1 for a shrink

A vertical shift changes the equation like this:

f(x)=x²+k

Putting these together

f(x)=ax²+k

Plugging in values:

f(x)=1/2x²-7