How do you sketch the graph of $y=-5x^2$ and describe the transformation?

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Answer 1 · 2018-01-14T09:24:32

See below :)

The standard $y=x^2$ is drawn in blue, the graph of $y=-5x^2$ is drawn in red.

The tranformations, in order are as follows;
- Dilation parallel to the y-axis, scale factor 5
- Reflection about the x-axis

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I hope that helps :)

Harold

How do you sketch the graph of y=-5x^2y=-5x^2 and describe the transformation?