The equation you've provided is:

$y = |x - 3|$

This represents an absolute value function. The absolute value function outputs the positive version of any value inside it, regardless of whether it's positive or negative.

For this function:

• When $x \geq 3$, $y = x - 3$
• When $x < 3$, $y = -(x - 3) = 3 - x$

The graph of this function is V-shaped and has its vertex at the point $(3, 0)$.

Would you like a detailed explanation on graphing or solving it for specific values of $x$?

Related Questions:

1. What is the graph of $y = |x - 3|$?
2. How do you solve $|x - 3| = 0$?
3. What are the properties of absolute value functions?
4. How can you find the range of $y = |x - 3|$?
5. How would you modify the equation if there was a coefficient outside the absolute value?

Tip:

Remember, absolute value functions always yield non-negative outputs!