The parent function is f(x) = x^2.

The value of k is 4.

On
 a graph, put down y = f(x) and y = f(x) +/= k for your
 parent function and chosen value of k. Be sure to clearly label each sketch.

Answer in two *short* sentences

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The graph of \( y = f(x) = x^2 \) is a standard parabola opening upwards, while the graph of \( y = f(x) + 4 \) is the same parabola shifted up by 4 units. You can sketch both graphs, clearly labeling one as \( y = x^2 \) and the other as \( y = x^2 + 4 \).