1.9.2: Key Equations
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Key Equations
Constant function | f(x)=c, where c is a constant |
Identity function | f(x)=x |
Absolute value function | f(x)=|x| |
Quadratic function | f(x)=x2 |
Cubic function | f(x)=x3 |
Reciprocal function | f(x)=1x |
Reciprocal squared function | f(x)=1x2 |
Square root function | f(x)=√x |
Cube root function | f(x)=3√x |
Average rate of change | ΔyΔx=f(x2)−f(x1)x2−x1 |
Composite function | (f∘g)(x)=f(g(x)) |
Vertical shift | g(x)=f(x)+k (up for k>0 ) |
Horizontal shift | g(x)=f(x−h) (right for h>0 ) |
Vertical reflection | g(x)=−f(x) |
Horizontal reflection | g(x)=f(−x) |
Vertical stretch | g(x)=af(x) ( a>1 ) |
Vertical compression | g(x)=af(x) (0<a<1) |
Horizontal stretch | g(x)=f(bx) (0<b<1) |
Horizontal compression | g(x)=f(bx) ( b>1 ) |