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Absolute Value Functions & Transformations
By Jeanmarie Mullen
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Let's complete some examples together.
Question 1
1.
The function f(x) = | x | is graphed on the accompanying coordinate plane.
On the same axes, graph g(x) = | x | - 5 .
How does the graph of g(x) compare to the graph of f(x) ?
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Question 2
2.
The function f(x) = | x | is graphed on the accompanying coordinate plane.
On the same axes, graph h(x) = -| 3x | .
How does the graph of h(x) compare to the graph of f(x) ?
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Question 3
3.
The function f(x) = | x | is graphed on the accompanying coordinate plane.
On the same axes, graph k(x) = f(x - 6) .
How does the graph of k(x) compare to the graph of f(x) ?
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Now, complete the rest of the problems for homework.
Question 4
4.
On the set of axes provided, graph the function
y = | x + 1 |
State the range of the function either in set or interval notation.
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Question 5
5.
On the set of axes provided, graph the function
y = | x + 1 |
State the domain over which the function is increasing either in set or interval notation.
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Question 6
6.
What is the minimum value of the function
y = | x + 3 | - 2 ?
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-3
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Question 7
7.
On the set of axes provided, graph
f(x) = | x - 3 | + 2
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Question 8
8.
Describe the effect that the transformation below has on the function
f(x) = | x | , where a > 0 .
g(x) = | x - a |
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Question 9
9.
Describe the effect that the transformation below has on the function
f(x) = | x | , where a > 0 .
h(x) = | x | - a
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Question 10
10.
On the set of axes provided, graph the function
y = | x - 3 |
Explain how the graph y = | x - 3 |
has changed from the related graph y = | x | .
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Question 11
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On the set of axes provided, graph the function
f(x) = | 3x |
If g(x) = f(x) - 2 , how is the graph of f(x) translated to form the graph of g(x) ?
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Question 12
12.
On the set of axes provided, graph the function
f(x) = | 3x |
If h(x) = f(x - 4) , how is the graph of f(x) translated to form the graph of h(x) ?
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