IB skill practice

Interpret parameters in function families

Connect parameter changes with shifts, stretches, asymptotes, and model behaviour.

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 3

Interpret parameters in function families - visual visual link

For the displayed family \(f(x)=x^{2}+k\), the y-intercept is 4. Enter \(k\).

Worked practice: result and interpretation

Calculate the requested result first, then choose the interpretation that follows from it.