Parent Functions Practice

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What is a parent function?

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A parent function is the simplest form of a function in a family of functions. It serves as a reference point for transformations such as translations, reflections, and stretches.

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What is the equation of the linear parent function?

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What is the equation of the quadratic parent function?

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What is the equation of the cubic parent function?

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What is the equation of the absolute value parent function?

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What is the equation of the square root parent function?

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What is the equation of the reciprocal parent function?

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What is the equation of the cube root parent function?

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What is the effect of a vertical stretch on a parent function?

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A vertical stretch multiplies the output of the function by a factor greater than 1, making the graph steeper.

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What is the effect of a vertical compression on a parent function?

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A vertical compression multiplies the output of the function by a factor between 0 and 1, making the graph flatter.