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Describe the transformation of the graph of f(x) = x^2 to the graph of g(x) = -(x - 3)^2 + 1?

A Shift right 3 units, reflect across the x-axis, shift up 1 unit.
B Shift left 3 units, reflect across the x-axis, shift up 1 unit.
C Shift right 3 units, reflect across the y-axis, shift up 1 unit.
D Shift right 3 units, reflect across the x-axis, shift down 1 unit.

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

The (x - 3) indicates a shift right by 3 units. The negative sign in front of the parenthesis indicates a reflection across the x-axis. The +1 indicates a shift up by 1 unit.

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