Lesson 05 ­ Radical Functions.

notebook June 02, 2020

CHAPTER 2
RADICAL FUNCTIONS

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Radical Functions

1. Radical Functions

A function that involves a radical with a variable in the radicand.

For example,

2. Graph of Radical Function

The base radical function is

• A left endpoint

Characteristics
• No right endpoi
• The shape of ha
• Domain
• Range

3. Transformations of Radical Functions

The basic function is transformed into

a = vertical stretch an
b = horizontal stretch
h = horizontal transla
k = vertical translatio

Examples:
1. Sketch the graph of
a. Describe the transformations.
b. Identify the mapping of the transformation.
c. State the domain and range of the transformed function.
• Vertical stretch
factor of 3
• Horizontal refl
• Horizontal tran

(x, y)

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Examples:
2. Sketch the function
a. Describe the transformations.
b. Identify the mapping of the transformation.
c. State the domain and range of the transformed function.
• Vertic
• Horizo
factor of

• Vertic

(x,y)

3. Determine two forms of the equation for the function below.

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