Notice: When 1 is added to the parent function, the graph sits 1 unit above the parent function.
The vertex of y = x2 + 1 is (0,1).
Quadratic Function - Parent Function and Vertical Shifts
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Example 1: Increase c
Blue parabola: y = x^2 Green parabola: y = x^2 + 1
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