Parent Functions

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What is a parent function?

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A parent function is the simplest form of a function type that can be transformed to create more complex functions.

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What is the parent function of linear functions?

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The parent function of linear functions is f(x) = x.

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What is the parent function of quadratic functions?

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The parent function of quadratic functions is f(x) = x².

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What is the parent function of absolute value functions?

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The parent function of absolute value functions is f(x) = |x|.

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What is the parent function of square root functions?

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The parent function of square root functions is f(x) = √x.

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What is the parent function of cubic functions?

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The parent function of cubic functions is f(x) = x³.

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What is the parent function of exponential functions?

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The parent function of exponential functions is f(x) = a^x, where a > 0.

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What is the general shape of a linear function graph?

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A linear function graph is a straight line.

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

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What is the general shape of a quadratic function graph?

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A quadratic function graph is a parabola.

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

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

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An absolute value function graph forms a 'V' shape.

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7D