1. Parent Functions and Transformations
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Describe the parent function and then use slope to graph the functions.
Graph:
Transformation: A vertical translation 6 units down.
The given function is linear, so its parent function is y=x. We will start by graphing both functions in one coordinate plan. Then we will compare them to describe the transformation.
To graph both of functions, we will use their slopes and y-intercepts.
Function | Slope-intercept form | Slope | y-intercept |
---|---|---|---|
y=x | y= 1x+ 0 | 1 | 0 |
y=x-6 | y= 1x+( -6) | 1 | -6 |
Now let's plot the functions! In both cases, start at the y-intercept and draw a line using the slope.
Having drawn our functions, we can describe the transformation.
We see that each y-value is being shifted 6 units down. This is a vertical translation.