Describe how the graph of y= x2 can be transformed to the graph of the given equation.. . y = (x-4)2-8. . . . A Shift the graph of y = x2 right 4 units and then up 8 units.. . B Shift the graph of y = x2 right 4 units and then down 8 units.. . C Shift the graph of y = x2 left 4 units and then down 8 units.. . D Shift the graph of y = x2 down 4 units and then left 8 units.