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100

This function looks like a perfect "V" shape

Absolute Value

100

In the equation y = x^2 + 5, does the graph move up or down?

Up

200

This function is a simple straight line

Linear

200

If the "a" value at the front is negative, the graph is flipped..

Upside Down / Reflected

300

 This function looks like a "U" and has an x2 in the equation.

Quadratic

300

In the equation y = |x - 4|, does the graph move left or right?

Right

400

This function starts at a point and curves slowly to the right.

Square Root

400

: If the "a" value is a big number like 5, is the graph "thin" or "wide"? (

Thin/Steep

500

This function is just a flat horizontal line.

Constant

500

 Identify all three moves for y = -(x + 2)^2 - 1

Upside down, Left 2, Down 1