Y = \sqrt{x-1}

Definition

The equation y = \sqrt{x-1} represents a curve in the coordinate plane where each value of x determines one value of y. It's also known as the graph of the square root function shifted 1 unit to the right.

Related terms

Coordinate plane: A two-dimensional grid formed by intersecting horizontal (x) and vertical (y) axes.

Function:

A mathematical relationship between input values (x) and output values (y).

Square root function: A function that assigns to each positive number its positive square root.