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Chinese equivalent: 平移
translation Moving a graph in the plane without changing its shape or size. For example, y = f(x - h) + k is the graph of y = f(x) translated by (h, k) units.
Syllabus path: Functions › Concepts and Properties of Functions › Graph of a Function
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translation Moving a graph in the plane without changing its shape or size. For example, y = f(x - h) + k is the graph of y = f(x) translated by (h, k) units.
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Graph of a Function
Graph of a Function 1. Concept The Graph of a function is the visual representation of the relationship y = f(x) on a coordinate plane. Visualizing the graph helps identify key properties: Domain/Range: The extent along the x and y axes. Monotonicity: Where the graph rises or fal…
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