Vertex and Parent Function II

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9th - 12th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a vertex in the context of a graph?
Back
The vertex is the point where the graph changes direction, often representing the minimum or maximum point of a function.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a parent function?
Back
A parent function is the simplest form of a function in a family of functions, which retains the essential characteristics of that family.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you identify the vertex of a quadratic function in standard form?
Back
For a quadratic function in standard form y = ax^2 + bx + c, the vertex can be found using the formula x = -b/(2a) and then substituting x back into the function to find y.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the general shape of a quadratic function's graph?
Back
The graph of a quadratic function is a parabola, which opens upwards if the leading coefficient is positive and downwards if it is negative.
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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of the vertex in a quadratic function?
Back
The vertex represents the maximum or minimum value of the function, depending on the direction the parabola opens.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can transformations affect the vertex of a parent function?
Back
Transformations such as translations, reflections, and stretches/compressions can change the position of the vertex of a parent function.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the effect of a vertical stretch on the graph of a function?
Back
A vertical stretch makes the graph narrower, increasing the distance between points on the graph and the x-axis.
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