Graphing Absolute Value Functions

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What is the parent function of absolute value?

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What does the vertex of an absolute value function represent?

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The vertex represents the minimum or maximum point of the graph, depending on the direction of the opening.

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A positive coefficient stretches the graph vertically, while a negative coefficient reflects it over the x-axis.

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The graph is shifted up 5 units.

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The graph is shifted right 2 units.

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The graph is shifted down 3 units.

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The vertex is at the point (4, 2).

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It represents a reflection of the parent function over the x-axis.

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What is the significance of the absolute value in a function?

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Absolute value ensures that the output is always non-negative, affecting the shape of the graph.

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