Identifying Parent Functions

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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, which retains the essential characteristics of that family.

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Identify the parent function: f(x) = x.

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Linear Function.

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Identify the parent function: f(x) = x².

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Quadratic Function.

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Identify the parent function: f(x) = √x.

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Square Root Function.

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Identify the parent function: f(x) = ∛x.

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Cubic Root Function.

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Identify the parent function: f(x) = |x|.

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Absolute Value Function.

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Identify the parent function: f(x) = a⋅b^x.

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Exponential Function.

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What is the general shape of a quadratic function graph?

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A parabola that opens upwards or downwards.

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What is the general shape of a cubic function graph?

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An S-shaped curve that can extend in both directions.

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What is the general shape of a square root function graph?

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A curve that starts at the origin and increases gradually.