The graph of a quadratic function, y is equal to x squared , is reflected over the x -axis. Which of the following is the equation of the transformed graph?

Reflecting a graph over the x-axis changes each y-value to its opposite. Starting with y = x², this gives y = −x², a parabola that opens downward. Choice A states this equation. Choice D shows the same equation as well, so it is a duplicate of A.

AI-written and checked against the verified answer.