Which steps transform the graph of y = x^2 to y = –2(x – 2)2 + 2? (1 point)

A. translate 2 units to the left, translate down 2 units, stretch by the factor 2

B. translate 2 units to the right, translate up 2 units, stretch by the factor 2

C. reflect across the x-axis, translate 2 units to the left, translate down 2 units, stretch by the factor 2

D. reflect across the x-axis, translate 2 units to the right, translate up 2 units, stretch by the factor 2

1 answer

The correct answer is A. translate 2 units to the left, translate down 2 units, stretch by the factor 2.