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

The value of k is 4.

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

Answer in two *short* sentences

1 answer

The graph of \( y = f(x) = x^2 \) is a parabola opening upwards with its vertex at the origin (0,0). The graph of \( y = kf(x) = 4x^2 \) is a steeper parabola that also opens upwards, with its vertex at the origin, and stretches vertically by a factor of 4.