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-Describe how the graph of $y=(x-6)^{2}$ is shifted compared to the graph of $y=x^{2}$.
A) The parabola is shifted 6 units to the left.
B) The parabola is shifted 6 units up.
C) The parabola is shifted 6 units to the right.
D) The parabola is shifted 6 units down.

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The graph of $y=(x-6)^{2}$ is shifted 6 units to the right compared to the graph of $y=x^{2}$ because the subtraction inside the parentheses affects the x-coordinate, moving the vertex right by 6 units.

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