Describe the transformation of f(x)=x^2 represented by g(x)=(x+2)^2-1. The graph g is a translation ___ units ____ and _____ units ____ of the graph of f.

Answer 1

The graph of g(x) will be shifted 2 units left and 1 unit down compared to the parabola, f(x).

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