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Parent Graphs

A parent graph is the graph of a relatively simple function. By transforming the function in various ways, the graph can be translated, reflected, or otherwise changed.

Below are some common parent graphs:

Linear:

 

Absolute Value:

 

Quadratic:

 

Square Root:

 

Cubic:

 

Exponential:

 

Logarithmic:

 

Sine:

 

Cosine:

 

Tangent:

 

Hyperbolic: