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 that preserves the characteristics of that family.

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What is the parent function of a linear function?

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The parent function of a linear function is f(x) = x.

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What is the parent function of a quadratic function?

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The parent function of a quadratic function is f(x) = x².

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What is the parent function of an absolute value function?

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

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What is the parent function of a cubic function?

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The parent function of a cubic function is f(x) = x³.

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What is the parent function of a square root function?

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The parent function of a square root function is f(x) = √x.

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What is the parent function of an exponential function?

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The parent function of an exponential function is f(x) = a^x, where a > 0.

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What type of function is represented by the equation y = -8?

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Constant function.

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What type of function is represented by the equation y = x²?

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Quadratic function.

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What type of function is represented by the equation y = |x|?

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Absolute value function.