Key Features and Vocabulary
Graphing Square Root Functions
Transformations of Square Root Functions
Solving Square Root Equations
Useless Trivia
100
In the formula
a√(x-h)+k
This variable, when negative, is responsible for reflections across the x-axis
What is a?
100
The name of the first point we should put in our table when graphing a square root function. It is the point where the graph originates.
What is the origin point?
100
The a,h, and k values in the square root function
-3√(x+4)+3
What are -3, -4, and 3?
100
What is the inverse operation of square rooting?
Squaring
100
This seasoning is also used as a currency in some parts of the world
What is salt?
200
In the formula a√(x-h)+k , this variable moves the function left and right.
What is h?
200
The origin point of a square root function is always comprised of which variables, taken from the function a√(x-h)+k ? Please give your answer in the form of an (x,y) coordinate pair.
What is (h,k)?
200
The square root function with the following a, h, and k values:
a= 4, h = 2, k = -10
What is
4√(x-2)-10
200
Solve for x:
√x=4
What is 16?
200
The lifespan of a dragonfly is...
What is a 24 hours?
300
In the formula a√(x-h)+k , this variable moves the function up and down
What is k?
300
The two buttons to press on the TI-84 calculator in order to pull up the square root symbol
What are 2nd and x2?
300
The square root function that has been shifted 2 units right and 7 units up from the parent function
What is
√(x-2)+7
300
Solve for x:
√(x-5)=2
What is 9?
300
A snail can sleep this long
3 years
400
If the absolute value of our a value is greater than 1, the following transformation occurs
What is a vertical stretch?
400
The domain (x-values) and range (y-values) of any square root function will contain values from which point in the function?
What is the origin point?
400
The square root function that has been reflected over the x-axis, vertically compressed by a factor of -2/3, horizontally shifted left 3 units, and vertically shifted up 7 units
What is
-2/3√(x+3)+7
400
Solve for x:
-3√(x+2)-7=-22
What is 23?
400
There’s a city called “Rome” on every continent except...
Antarctica
500
If the absolute value of our a value is less than 1, the following transformation occurs
What is a vertical compression?
500
What is the most common mistake people make when trying to graph a square root function in a TI-84 calculator?
What is forgetting to put the k value outside of the square root symbol?
500
The square root function given the following graph. It has not been stretched or compressed. 
What is
√(x+4)-2
500
Solve for x:
√(2x+3)-√(x+8)=0
What is 5
500
This famous author invented the word "NERD"
Who is Dr. Seuss?