Parent Functions Vocabulary

A collection of vocabulary flashcards mapping common parent functions to their algebraic formulas.

Constant Function

A function defined by the equation $f(x) = c$.

Linear Function

A function defined by the equation $f(x) = x$.

Absolute Value Function

A function defined by the equation $f(x) = |x|$.

Quadratic Function

A function defined by the equation $f(x) = x^2$.

Square Root Function

A function defined by the equation $f(x) = \sqrt{x}$.

Cubic Function

A function defined by the equation $f(x) = x^3$.

Cube Root Function

A function defined by the equation $f(x) = \sqrt[3]{x}$.

Reciprocal / Inverse / Rational Function

A parent function defined by the equation $f(x) = \frac{1}{x}$.

Logarithmic Function

A function defined by the equation $f(x) = \ln(x)$.

Exponential Function

A function defined by the equation $f(x) = e^x$.

Greatest Integer (Step Function)

A step function defined by the equation $f(x) = [[x]]$.

Trigonometric Functions

Functions including $f(x) = \sin(x)$, $f(x) = \cos(x)$, and $f(x) = \tan(x)$.