Parent Functions

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What is the parent function of the exponential function?

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Exponential function: f(x) = a^x, where a > 0.

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What is the parent function of the linear function?

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Linear function: f(x) = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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What is the parent function of the cubic function?

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Cubic function: f(x) = x^3.

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What is the parent function of the quadratic function?

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Quadratic function: f(x) = ax^2 + bx + c.

Front

What is the parent function of the square root function?

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Square root function: f(x) = √x.

Front

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

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A parabola that opens upwards or downwards.

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

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A curve that can have one or two bends, resembling an 'S' shape.

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What is the general shape of the graph of an exponential function?

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A curve that increases rapidly, approaching the x-axis but never touching it.

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

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A straight line.

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What is the parent function of the absolute value function?

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Absolute value function: f(x) = |x|.