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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, representing the basic shape of the graph.

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Name the parent function for linear equations.

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The parent function for linear equations is f(x) = x.

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What is the parent function for quadratic equations?

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The parent function for quadratic equations is f(x) = x².

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Describe the transformation: y = (x - 2)².

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Translated right 2.

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What does it mean to translate a graph up?

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To translate a graph up means to shift the entire graph vertically in the positive y-direction.

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What does it mean to translate a graph down?

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To translate a graph down means to shift the entire graph vertically in the negative y-direction.

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Which transformation is represented by y = (x + 3)²?

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Translated left 3.

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What is the parent function for absolute value?

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The parent function for absolute value is f(x) = |x|.

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How does the graph of y = -x² differ from y = x²?

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The graph of y = -x² is a reflection of y = x² across the x-axis.

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

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A vertical stretch makes the graph of the function taller and narrower.