Explain the meaning of the terms “parent function” and “function family.”

Question

write it simple and like a kid wrote it

Answer 1

Sure!

A parent function is like the simplest version of a math function. It shows us the basic shape and behavior of that type of function. It’s the starting point that we can change a little bit to make new functions.

A function family is a group of functions that share similar traits or shapes. They are all related because they can be made by changing the parent function in some ways, like stretching it, moving it up or down, or flipping it.

So, if the parent function is like a mom or dad, the function family is like all the kids that come from that parent!