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Moving and Stretching Graphs
Moving and Stretching Graphs
If you know what y = x² looks like, what about y = (x + 3)² or y = 2x²? These are the same curve, just moved or stretched! Understanding transformations means you can sketch any related graph instantly.
Transformation Rules (THE Table!)
Memory trick: Inside brackets = opposite direction (+ goes left, − goes right)!
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Quiz · Question 1 of 14
The graph of y = f(x) is transformed to y = f(x) + 3. Which of the following describes this transformation?
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This topic in real past papers
Every real exam question we've found on graph transformations, with a full worked answer.