The graph of f(x) = x2 is translated to formg(x) = (x – 2)2 – 3.

Please present your question as follows:

"The graph of f(x) = x^2 is translated to form
g(x) = (x – 2)^2 – 3.  Which of the following graphs illustrates this function?"

Take the graph of f(x) = x^2 (a vertical parabola opening up) 2 spaces to the right and 3 spaces down.  Choice A is correct.