Short Game Matching Parent Functions

Front

What is the parent function of a quadratic function?

Back

Quadratic function (f(x) = x^2)

Front

What is the parent function of a square root function?

Back

Square root function (f(x) = √x)

Front

Describe the transformation of f(x) = f(x) - k.

Back

The graph shifts down 'k' units.

Front

What is the transformation of the function f(x) = x^2 - 4?

Back

The graph shifts down 4 units.

Front

What is the transformation of the function f(x) = (x + 9)^2 - 4?

Back

The graph shifts down 4 units and left 9 units.

Front

What is the general form of a quadratic function?

Back

f(x) = ax^2 + bx + c, where a ≠ 0.

Front

What does the 'a' value in a quadratic function affect?

Back

The 'a' value affects the width and direction of the parabola.

Front

What is the vertex of a quadratic function?

Back

The vertex is the highest or lowest point of the parabola.

Front

How do you find the vertex of a quadratic function in standard form?

Back

Use the formula x = -b/(2a) to find the x-coordinate, then substitute back to find the y-coordinate.

Front

What is the axis of symmetry in a quadratic function?

Back

The line x = -b/(2a) is the axis of symmetry.