Parent Graphs and Transformations

For FREE access to this lesson, select your course from the categories below.

Students learn that the parent graph of a linear relationship is y = x, which is a diagonal line that passes through the origin, and the parent graph of the family of quadratic functions is y = x^2, which is a parabola that opens upward and whose vertex is the origin. When a constant is added to a parent term - for example, when y = x is changed to y = x + 2 - the new graph is translated 2 units up from the parent graph. When a parent term is multiplied by a constant that is greater than 1 or less than negative 1 - for example, when y = x^2 is changed y = 3x^2 - the new graph is steeper than the parent graph.
We help you determine the exact lessons you need.
We provide you thorough instruction of every step.
We`re by your side as you try problems yourself.
We test your knowledge until you`ve got it down.
We build your foundation if you`re struggling.
Login to your account
Enter your information to sign in
Lesson limit reached

The learning doesn't have to stop!

Become a MathHelp.com member today and receive unlimited access to lessons, grade reports, practice tests, and more!

Become a member

Already a member?

The learning doesn't have to stop!

Become a MathHelp.com member today and receive unlimited access to lessons, grade reports, reviews and more!

Become a member
Select your category
Test Prep
K12
College
Cancel
Which test are you preparing for?
Cancel
Select your course
Cancel
Select your course
Cancel
Select your test
Select your course

*"Tutoring" recommended for classroom students

Cancel
Which college are you attending?
Cancel