Absolute Value Functions Review

Front

What is the equation of the absolute value function?

Back

f(x)= 4|x - 3|

Front

Describe the transformation of the equation y = |x - 4| from the parent function y = |x|.

Back

Right 4

Front

What is the RANGE of the function y = |x|?

Back

all real numbers

Front

Describe the transformation of the equation y = |x + 2| - 5 from the parent function y = |x|.

Back

Left 2 down 5

Front

What is the maximum value of the function y = -4|x + 2| + 5?

Back

5

Front

What does the absolute value function represent graphically?

Back

The distance of a number from zero on the number line.

Front

What is the parent function of absolute value?

Back

y = |x|

Front

How does the graph of y = |x| change when a negative sign is applied?

Back

It reflects over the x-axis.

Front

What is the effect of multiplying the absolute value function by a positive constant?

Back

It vertically stretches the graph.

Front

What is the effect of adding a constant outside the absolute value function?

Back

It shifts the graph vertically.