Parent Functions

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What is the parent function of the exponential function?

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Exponential function: f(x) = a^x, where a > 0.

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What is the parent function of the absolute value function?

Back

Absolute value function: f(x) = |x|.

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What is the parent function of the cubic function?

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Cubic function: f(x) = x^3.

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What is the parent function of the linear function?

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Linear function: f(x) = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

CCSS.8.F.B.4

Front

What is the parent function of the quadratic function?

Back

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

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What is the general shape of the graph of a quadratic function?

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A parabola that opens upwards or downwards.

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

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What is the general shape of the graph of an absolute value function?

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A V-shaped graph.

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7D

Front

What is the general shape of the graph of a cubic function?

Back

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

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What is the general shape of the graph of an exponential function?

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A curve that increases rapidly for positive x and approaches zero for negative x.

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7E

Front

What is the parent function of the square root function?

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Square root function: f(x) = √x.