Math Problem Statement

Write an absolute value function that represents both the table and the graph shown.   xx

yy

2

8

3

6

4

4

5

2

6

0

Write your function in the form y=a|x−h|+ky=a|x−h|+k. Do not include spaces.

y=−2∣x−6∣+0

Solution

The given function representing the table and graph is:

y=2x6+0y = -2|x - 6| + 0

This is in the form y=axh+ky = a|x - h| + k, where:

  • a=2a = -2 controls the vertical stretch and reflection,
  • h=6h = 6 shifts the graph horizontally to the right,
  • k=0k = 0 shifts the graph vertically, but since it’s 0, there is no vertical shift.

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. How does changing the value of aa affect the shape of the graph?
  2. What would happen if hh were negative in the function?
  3. Can you identify the vertex of the absolute value graph from the function?
  4. How would adding a non-zero kk value shift the graph vertically?
  5. How does the absolute value function differ from a quadratic function?

Tip: The vertex of an absolute value function in the form y=axh+ky = a|x - h| + k is always located at (h,k)(h, k).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Absolute Value Functions
Function Transformations

Formulas

y = a|x - h| + k

Theorems

Transformation of Absolute Value Functions
Vertex of Absolute Value Function

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10