To translate the function \( y = x^2 \) so that it is stretched vertically by a factor of 3 and then shifted down 5 units, we follow these steps:
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Vertical Stretch: To stretch the function vertically by a factor of 3, we multiply the entire function by 3. This gives us: \[ y = 3x^2 \]
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Vertical Shift Down 5 Units: To shift the function down 5 units, we subtract 5 from the entire function. This results in: \[ y = 3x^2 - 5 \]
Thus, the final equation representing the transformation of \( y = x^2 \) that is stretched vertically by a factor of 3 and then shifted down 5 units is: \[ y = 3x^2 - 5 \]