Asked by Ian

What is a 'parent function'?


Select an answer

A.
The simplest form of a function in a family of functions.


B.
A function that only includes positive values.


C.
A function that has no transformations applied to it.


D.
The most complex function in a family of functions.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
A. The simplest form of a function in a family of functions.

Explanation: A parent function is the most basic, untransformed form of a family of functions (for example y = x^2 for the family of quadratic functions).