Graphs Of Functions

Question 1

Piecewise-defined function

Answer 1

A function that is split into “pieces” at certain values (e.g. Y=2 when x is less than 1 and y= 2x when x is greater than or equal to 1).

Question 2

Reflection

Answer 2

A reflection is when a function is flipped over a line or point.

Question 3

Stretched vertically

Answer 3

A function is stretched vertically when it is multiplied by a number greater than 1

Question 4

Shrunk vertically

Answer 4

A function is shrunk vertically when it is multiplied by a number between 0 and 1.

Question 5

Shifted upward

Answer 5

A function is shifted vertically when a number is added to the end of the function.

Question 6

Shifted downward

Answer 6

An equation is shifted downward when a number is subtracted from the end of the equation.

Question 7

Shifted to the left

Answer 7

A function is shifted to the left when (x+a number) is substituted for x

Question 8

Shifted to the right

Answer 8

An equation is shifted to the right when (x-a number) is substituted for x.