2.6: Families of Functions Flashcards
1
Q
Parent Function
A
The simplest function with common characteristics.
2
Q
Translation
A
Shifts a graph horizontally, vertically, or both.
3
Q
Stretch
A
Multiplies all y-values by the same factor greater than 1, thereby stretching a graph vertically.
4
Q
Shrink
A
Reduces all y-values by a factor between 0 and 1, thereby compressing the graph vertically.
5
Q
Reflection
A
A reflection of the x-axis changes y-values to their opposites.
6
Q
Transformation
A
A change of a parent function.
7
Q
Parameters
A
Letters like h,k, and a used to represent something.
