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Key Concepts

Parent Function

A parent function is the simplest form of a function from which more complex functions can be derived using transformations. In this context, y = x² is the parent function whose graph is a basic parabola, and its characteristics serve as a reference for applying various transformations.

Horizontal Translation

A horizontal translation shifts the graph left or right without changing its shape. This is achieved by replacing x with x - h in the function, where h is the number of units to shift to the right. A positive h moves the graph to the right and a negative h moves it to the left.

Vertical Translation

A vertical translation moves the graph up or down. This is done by adding or subtracting a constant to the entire function. Adding a positive constant shifts the graph upward, while subtracting moves it downward.

Reflection

A reflection involves flipping the graph across a specific axis. Reflecting across the x-axis is accomplished by multiplying the entire function by -1, which inverts all the y-values, effectively turning the graph upside down.

Composition of Transformations

Transforming a function often involves applying multiple transformations in sequence. The order of these transformations can affect the final result, and each step must be carried out accurately to obtain the correctly transformed graph.

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