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Graphing Absolute Value Equations Part 1 Date:

WARM UP
Graph each.
𝟏
1. 𝒚 = 𝟑 𝒙 − 𝟐 2. 𝟐𝒙 + 𝟑𝒚 = 𝟔 3. 𝒙 = 𝟑

Review Vocabulary
Absolute Value

Guided Practice
Simplify.
1. −10 2. 12 − 19 3. 20 − 8

Your Turn
4. 4.5 5. 9 ∙ −5 6. − 17

Guided Practice
7. Graph 𝑦 = 𝑥

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8. Graph 𝑦 = 3𝑥

Your Turn
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9. Graph 𝑦 = 𝑥
2

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Guided Practice
10. Graph 𝑦 = 𝑥 − 5

Your Turn
11. Graph 𝑦 = 𝑥 + 4

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Graphing Absolute Value Equations Part 1 Assignment

𝟏. 𝒚 = 𝟒𝒙 2. 𝒚 = −𝒙 𝟑. 𝒚 = −𝟑𝒙

𝟒. 𝒚 = 𝒙 − 𝟔 5. 𝒚 = 𝒙 + 𝟐 𝟔. 𝒚 = 𝒙 − 𝟑

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Graphing Absolute Value Equations Part 2 Date:

WARM UP
Graph each.
1. y = x + 1 2. 𝑦 = 2𝑥

Graphing Absolute Value Functions

𝒚=𝒂 𝒙−𝒉 +𝒌
How a changes the graph: How h changes the graph: How k changes the graph:

Guided Practice
1. Graph 𝑦 = − 𝑥 + 2 + 3

x y

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2. Graph 𝑦 = 2 𝑥 + 6 − 5

Your Turn
3. Graph 𝑦 = − 𝑥 + 3 − 4

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Guided Practice
Write an equation of the graph.
4. 5.

Your Turn
6. 7.

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Graphing Absolute Value Equations Part 2 Assignment

𝟏. 𝒚 = 𝟔 𝒙 − 𝟕 2. 𝒚 = 𝒙 + 𝟗 𝟑. 𝒚 = − 𝒙 − 𝟖 + 𝟏

𝟒. 𝒚 = − 𝒙 + 𝟐 + 𝟏𝟏 5. 𝒚 = 𝟐 𝒙 + 𝟐 + 𝟑 𝟔. 𝒚 = 𝟑 𝒙 − 𝟏 − 𝟑

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OC 6.2 Translating the Graph of 𝒇 𝒙 = 𝒙 Date:

WARM UP
Graph each.
1. y = x + 1 2. y = x − 1 − 3

1 ENGAGE Understanding the Parent Absolute Value Function

The most basic absolute value function is a given by the following rule.
f(x) = |x|
This function is sometimes called the parent absolute
value function.
To graph the function, you can make a table of values
like the one shown, plot the ordered pairs, and draw
the graph.

As shown at the right, the function's V-shaped graph

consists of two rays with a common endpoint at (0, 0). This point is
called the vertex of the graph.
REFLECT
1a. What is the domain of f(x) = |x|? What is the range?
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1b. If you fold the graph of f(x) = |x| over the y-axis, the two halves of the graph match up perfectly. The graph
is said to be symmetric about the y-axis. Explain why it makes sense that the graph of f(x) = |x| is symmetric
about the y-axis.
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1b. For what values of x is the function f(x) = |x| increasing? decreasing?
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2 EXAMPLE Graphing Functions of the Form g(x) = |x − h| + k

Graph each absolute value function. (The graph of the parent function f(x) = |x| is shown in gray.)
A g(x) = |x| + 2
B g(x) = |x − 4|

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C g(x) = |x − 4| + 2

REFLECT
2a. How is the graph of g (x) = |x| + 2 related to the graph of the parent function f(x) = |x|?

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2b. How do you think the graph of g(x) = |x| − 2 would be related to the graph of the parent function f(x) =
|x|?

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2c. How is the graph of g(x) = |x − 4| related to the graph of the parent function f(x) = |x|?

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2d. How do you think the graph of g(x) = |x + 4| would be related to the graph of the parent function f(x) =
|x|?

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2e. How is the graph of g(x) = |x − 4| + 2 related to the graph of the parent function f(x) = |x|?

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2f. Predict how the graph of g(x) = |x + 3| − 5 is related to the graph of the parent function f(x) = |x|. Then
check your prediction by making a table of values and graphing the function. (The graph of f(x) = |x| is
shown in gray.)

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2g. In general, how is the graph of g(x) = |x − h| + k related to the graph of f(x) = |x|?

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EXAMPLE Writing Equations for Absolute Value

Functions
Write the equation for the absolute value function whose graph is
shown.

A Compare the given graph to the graph of the parent function f(x) = |x|.

Complete the table to describe how the parent function must be translated
to get the graph shown here.

B Determine the values of h and k for the function g(x) = |x − h| + k.

•h is the number of units that the parent function is translated horizontally. For a translation to the
right, h is positive; for a translation to the left, h is negative.
•k is the number of units that the parent function is translated vertically. For a translation up, k is
positive; for a translation down, k is negative.
So, h = and k = . The function is .

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REFLECT
3a. What can you do to check that your equation is correct?

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3b. If the graph of an absolute value function is a translation of the graph of the parent function, explain
how you can use the vertex of the translated graph to help you determine the equation for the function.

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3c. Suppose the graph in the Example is shifted left one unit so that the vertex is at (1, 3). What will be the
equation of that absolute value function?

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OC 6.2 Translating the Graph of 𝒇 𝒙 = 𝒙 Assignment

Graph each absolute value function.

Write the equation of each absolute value function whose graph is shown.

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OC 6.3 Stretching, Shrinking, and Reflecting the Graph of 𝒇 𝒙 = 𝒙

Date:
WARM UP
Graph each.
1. y = x + 2 − 5 2. y = x − 3 + 1

1 EXAMPLE Graphing g(x) = a|x| when |a| > 1

Graph each absolute value function using the same coordinate plane. (The graph of the parent
function f(x) = |x| is shown in gray.)

A g(x) = 2|x|

B g(x) = –2|x|

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REFLECT
1a. The graph of the parent function f(x) = |x| includes the point (–1, 1) because f(−1) = |–1| = 1. The
corresponding point on the graph of g(x) = 2|x| is (–1, 2) because g(–1) = 2|–1| = 2. In general, how does the
y-coordinate of a point on the graph of g(x) = 2|x| compare with the y-coordinate of a point on the graph of
f(x) = |x| when the points have the same x-coordinate?

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1b. Describe how the graph of g(x) = 2|x| compares with the graph of f(x) = |x|. Use either the word stretch
or shrink, and include the direction of the movement.

1c.What other transformation occurs when the value of a in g(x) = a|x| is negative?

2 EXAMPLE Graphing g(x) = a|x| when |a| < 1

Graph each absolute value function using the same coordinate plane. (The graph of the parent
function f(x) = |x| is shown in gray.)

REFLECT
1
2a. How does the y-coordinate of a point on the graph of 𝑔 𝑥 = 4 𝑥 compare with the y-coordinate of a
point on the graph of f(x) = |x| when the points have the same x-coordinate?

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2b. Describe how the graph of 𝑔(𝑥) = 4 𝑥 compares with the graph of f(x) = |x|. Use either the word stretch
or shrink, and include the direction of the movement.

2c.What other transformation occurs when the value of a in g(x) = a|x| is negative?

2d. Compare the domain and range of g(x) = a|x| when a> 0 and when a< 0.

2e. Summarize your observations about the graph of g(x) = a|x|

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OC 6.3 Stretching, Shrinking, and Reflecting the Graph of 𝒇 𝒙 = 𝒙 Assignment

Graph each absolute value function.

Write the equation of each absolute value function whose graph is shown.

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OC 6.4 Combining Transformations of the Graph of 𝒇 𝒙 = 𝒙

Date:
WARM UP
Graph each.
1
1. y = 2 x − 1 − 2 2.y = − 2 x + 2 + 4

EXAMPLE Graphing g(x) = a|x− h| and g(x) = a|x| + k

Graph each absolute value function. (The graph of the parent function f(x) = |x| is shown in gray.)

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REFLECT
1
1a. How is the graph of 𝑔(𝑥) = 2 |𝑥 − 3| related to the graph of f(x) = |x|?

1b. How is the graph of g(x) = 3|x| − 7 related to the graph of f(x) = |x|?

1 1 1
1c. How is the graph of 𝑔(𝑥) = 2 |𝑥 − 3| affected if you replace 2 with − 2 and 3 with −3?

2 EXAMPLE Graphing g(x) = a|x − h| + k

Graph g(x) = −2|x + 1| + 3. (The graph of the parent
function f(x) = |x| is shown in gray.)

REFLECT
2a. How is the graph of g(x) = − 2|x + 1| + 3 related to the
graph of f(x) = |x|?

2b. How is the graph of g(x) = −2|x + 1| + 3 affected if you

replace 3 with −3?
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2c. Complete the table to summarize how you can obtain the graph of g(x) = a|x − h| + k from the graph of
the parent function f(x) = |x|.

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OC 6.4 Combining Transformations of the Graph of 𝒇 𝒙 = 𝒙 Assignment

Graph each absolute value function.

Write the equation for each absolute value function whose graph is shown.

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6.5 Solve Absolute Value Equations Date:

WARM UP
Graph each.
1
1. y = −2 x 2. y = − 2 x

Vocabulary
Absolute Value Equation

Guided Practice
1. Solve 𝑥 = 7

Your Turn
Solve
2. 𝑥 = −3 3. 𝑥 = 15

Solving an Absolute Value Equation

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Guided Practice
4. 𝑥 − 3 = 8

5. 4𝑥 − 5 = 18

Your Turn
6. 𝑟 − 7 = 9 7. 2𝑥 + 7 = 11

Guided Practice
8. 3 2𝑥 − 7 − 5 = 4

Your Turn
9. 2 𝑠 + 4.1 = 18.9

10. 4 𝑡 + 9 − 5 = 19

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Guided Practice
11. Solve 3𝑥 + 5 + 6 = −2 , if possible.

Your Turn
Solve the equation, if possible.
12. 2 𝑚 − 5 + 4 = 2

13. −3 𝑛 + 2 − 7 = −10

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6.5 Solve Absolute Value Equations Assignment

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OC 6.5 Solving Absolute Value Equations Date:

WARM UP

1. 2.

1 EXAMPLE Solving an Absolute Value Equation by Graphing

Solve the equation 2|x − 3| + 1 = 5 by graphing.
A Treat the left side of the equation as the absolute value function f(x) = 2|x − 3| + 1. Graph the function by
following these steps.

• Identify and plot the vertex:

• If you move 1 unit to the left or right of the vertex, describe how must
you move vertically to get to a point on the graph. Give the coordinates of
these points and then plot them.

• Use the three plotted points to draw the complete graph.

B Treat the right side of the equation as the constant function g(x) = 5.
Draw the graph of g(x) on the same coordinate plane as the graph of f(x).

C Identify the x-coordinate of each point where the graphs of f(x) and g(x) intersect. Show that each x-
coordinate is a solution of 2|x − 3| + 1 = 5.
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B Interpret the equation |x − 3| = 2: What numbers have an absolute value equal to 2?

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