What Does the Constant 'k' Do in the Function f(x)=[square root of](x)+k?

What Does the Constant 'k' Do in the Function f(x)=[square root of](x)+k?

Note:

When you're learning about translating square root functions, learning about vertical translations is a MUST! Check out this tutorial and see what it takes to translate a square root function vertically.

Keywords:

  • square root function transformation
  • square root transformation
  • square root function
  • transformation

Background Tutorials

  • Square Roots

      • What's a Perfect Square?What's a Perfect Square?

      What's a Perfect Square?

      Anytime you square an integer, the result is a perfect square! The numbers 4, 9, 16, and 25 are just a few perfect squares, but there are infinitely more! Check out this tutorial, and then see if you can find some more perfect squares!

  • Relation Definitions

      • What is Domain?What is Domain?

      What is Domain?

      Did you know that a relation has a domain? The domain of a relation is the set of the first coordinates from the ordered pairs. This tutorial defines the domain of a relation!

      • What is the Range of a Relation?What is the Range of a Relation?

      What is the Range of a Relation?

      Did you know that a relation has a range? The range of a relation is the set of the second coordinates from the ordered pairs. This tutorial defines the range of a relation!

  • Transformations of Figures in the Coordinate Plane

      • What is a Translation?What is a Translation?

      What is a Translation?

      Ever slide something across a table? If so, then you have performed a translation! In this tutorial, learn the definition of translation and see some really neat examples. Take a look!

Further Exploration

  • Graphing Square Root Functions