Parent Function Transformations

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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. Examples include linear, quadratic, cubic, absolute value, and exponential functions.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the effect of a positive constant added to a function?
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Adding a positive constant to a function translates the graph upward by that constant value.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the effect of a negative constant added to a function?
Back
Adding a negative constant to a function translates the graph downward by that constant value.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does it mean to translate a function left or right?
Back
Translating a function left or right involves shifting the graph horizontally. A positive value shifts it left, while a negative value shifts it right.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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The function is translated right 3 units.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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The function is translated up 5 units.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does a vertical stretch of a function do?
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A vertical stretch multiplies the function's output by a factor greater than 1, making the graph steeper.
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