Quadratic Functions · Exercise 58

Use a calculator to find the answer.

Graph on the same set of axes $f\left(x\right)=x^2,f\left(x\right)={\left(x-2\right)}^2,f{\left(x-3\right)}^2$, and $f\left(x\right)={\left(x+4\right)}^2.$
What appears to be the effect of adding or subtracting those numbers?

OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e · §5.1 Quadratic Functions · Exercise 58