Parent Functions

Front

What is the equation of the PARENT function for a cubic function?

Back

f(x) = x^3

Front

What is the equation of the PARENT function for an absolute value function?

Back

y = |x|

Front

What is the domain of a function?

Back

All x values, from left to right.

Front

What is the range of a function?

Back

All y values, from bottom to top.

Front

What is the equation of the PARENT function for a quadratic function?

Back

y = x^2

Front

What is the equation of the PARENT function for a linear function?

Back

y = x

Front

What is the equation of the PARENT function for a reciprocal function?

Back

y = 1/x

Front

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

Back

It has an S-shape, increasing and decreasing.

Front

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

Back

It forms a V-shape.

Front

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

Back

It forms a U-shape (parabola).