Parent Functions & Transformations

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What is a parent function?

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A parent function is the simplest form of a function type, which serves as a foundation for more complex functions. Examples include linear functions (f(x) = x), quadratic functions (f(x) = x^2), and cubic functions (f(x) = x^3).

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What is the equation of the parent quadratic function?

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What is the equation of the parent cubic function?

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What is the equation of the parent absolute value function?

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What does it mean to transform a function?

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Transforming a function involves changing its position, shape, or size on a graph through operations such as shifting, reflecting, stretching, or compressing.

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What is a vertical shift in function transformations?

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What is a horizontal shift in function transformations?

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What is a reflection in function transformations?

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What is a vertical stretch?

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What is a vertical compression?

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