17.

The graph of the function y = - x + 2 is shown below.

If the line is translated 3 units down, which equation

will best describe the new line?

A. y = - x + 5

B. y = - x

y = - 3x + 2

D. y = - x-1

E. y = x - 1

y = - x - 1

Step-by-step explanation:

The graph of the function y = - x + 2, is translated 3 units down.

Then the values of x will not change but the values of y will be 3 less than the original value corresponding to a certain x value.

Therefore, the new equation will be given by (y + 3) = - x + 2

⇒ y = - x + 2 - 3 = - x - 1 (Answer)

SO, option D will be correct.