2.6: Families and Functions

Question 1

Simplest function of a family of functions.

Answer 1

Parent Function

Question 2

Shifts a graph horizontally, vertically, or both.

Answer 2

Translation

Question 3

Multiplies all y-values by the same factor greater than 1, thereby stretching a graph vertically.

Answer 3

Stretch

Question 4

Reduces y-values by a factor between o and 1, thereby compressing the graph vertically.

Answer 4

Shrink

Question 5

Changes y-values to their opposites.

Answer 5

Reflection

Question 6

Change of a parent function.

Answer 6

Transformation

Question 7

Numerical or other measurable factor forming one of a set that defines a system or sets the conditions of its operation.

Answer 7

Parameters