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Digital SAT Math Practice Question #2393

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The function $f(x) = x^2$ is stretched vertically by a factor of 3 and reflected over the $x$-axis. What is the equation?
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Vertical stretch by 3 multiplies the function by 3 ($3x^2$). Reflection across the $x$-axis multiplies by $-1$: $y = -3x^2$....

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