How do you graph y=−√x and how does it compare to the parent function?

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Anthony R.
Dec 29, 2017

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Explanation:

First, let's take a look of the graph of y=√x
graph{sqrtx [-10, 10, -5, 5]}
To graph y=−√x we take the graph y=√x and flip it over the x−axis.
graph{-sqrtx [-10, 10, -5, 5]}
In terms of the coordinates, we keep the x values as they are and negate the y value: (x,y)→(x,−y)

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