Six 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 type, which serves as a foundation for more complex functions.

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What is the parent function for linear functions?

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

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What is the parent function for quadratic functions?

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The parent function for quadratic functions is f(x) = x^2.

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What is the parent function for absolute value functions?

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

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What is the parent function for cubic functions?

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The parent function for cubic functions is f(x) = x^3.

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What is the parent function for square root functions?

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The parent function for square root functions is f(x) = √x.

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What is the parent function for rational functions?

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The parent function for rational functions is f(x) = 1/x.

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How does the graph of a quadratic function look?

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The graph of a quadratic function is a parabola that opens upwards or downwards.

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What is the general form of a quadratic function?

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The general form of a quadratic function is f(x) = ax^2 + bx + c, where a, b, and c are constants.

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What is the vertex of a quadratic function?

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The vertex is the highest or lowest point of the parabola, depending on its direction.