1.1 Family Functions Flashcard

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What is a quadratic function?

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Identify the parent function for the equation y = x.

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The parent function for the equation y = x is the Linear Parent Function.

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What is the equation for the Quadratic Parent Function?

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What type of function is represented by the equation y = x^3?

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The equation y = x^3 represents a Cubic Parent Function.

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What is the equation for the Absolute Value Parent Function?

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What is the equation for the Square Root Parent Function?

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What is the equation for the Exponential Decay Parent Function?

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What is the general form of a cubic function?

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What is the difference between linear and quadratic functions?

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Linear functions have a constant rate of change and are represented by a straight line, while quadratic functions have a variable rate of change and are represented by a parabola.

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What is the vertex of a quadratic function?

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The vertex of a quadratic function is the highest or lowest point on the graph, depending on the direction of the parabola.