Question

The graph of f left-parenthesis x right-parenthesis equals start root x end root is graphed on the coordinate plane. The graph starts at the origin and increases gradually to infinity.
Question
Use the graph to answer the question.

Which type of parent function is graphed on the coordinate plane?
(1 point)
Responses

a parent even-degree power function
a parent even-degree power function

a parent odd-degree power function
a parent odd-degree power function

a parent even-degree root function
a parent even-degree root function

a parent odd-degree root function
a parent odd-degree root function

Answer 1

The function \( f(x) = \sqrt{x} \) is a root function and is classified as a parent odd-degree root function because it can also be expressed as \( x^{1/2} \). Therefore, the correct response is:

**a parent odd-degree root function**.