Describe how the graph of y= x2 can be transformed to the graph of the given equation.. y = (x+9)2-3. shift the graph of y = x2 left 9 units and then down 3 units.. shift the graph of y = x2 down 9 units and then left 3 units.. shift the graph of y = x2 right 9 units and then down 3 units.. shift the graph of y = x2 up 9 units and then right 3 units..