Question

write the function whose grapg is the graph of y=(x+5)^2, but is reflected about the y-axis.

would it look like this: y=(x+5)-2??

Answer 1

Nope. Replace x by -x:

y = (-x+5)^2
y = (x-5)^2


The vertex moves from x = -5 to x = +5

Answer 2

Thnaks Steve!!