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Absolute Value and Transformations

1. Absolute value functions have a V-shape and are always positive. They are defined as f(x) = |x| and are symmetric about the y-axis with a vertex at the origin. 2. Transformations like translation, stretching/shrinking, and reflection can be applied to absolute value functions. A translation moves the graph horizontally or vertically without changing shape. Stretching/shrinking vertically scales the graph. Reflection across the x-axis occurs when the coefficient is negative. 3. To graph an absolute value function like y = a|x - h| + k, identify the vertex at (h, k) and use the coefficient a as the slope to plot more

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Absolute Value and Transformations

1. Absolute value functions have a V-shape and are always positive. They are defined as f(x) = |x| and are symmetric about the y-axis with a vertex at the origin. 2. Transformations like translation, stretching/shrinking, and reflection can be applied to absolute value functions. A translation moves the graph horizontally or vertically without changing shape. Stretching/shrinking vertically scales the graph. Reflection across the x-axis occurs when the coefficient is negative. 3. To graph an absolute value function like y = a|x - h| + k, identify the vertex at (h, k) and use the coefficient a as the slope to plot more

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2.

7: Use Absolute Value Functions and


Transformations

Objectives:
1.To graph an absolute value function by
performing transformations on the parent
2.To apply transformations to graphing any
function
Building the Absolute Value Function

The absolute value


function is defined by 4

f (x) = |x|.
2

The graph of the


absolute value function -5 5

is similar to the linear -2

parent function, except


it must always be
-4

positive.
Building the Absolute Value Function

The absolute value


function is defined by 4

f (x) = |x|.
2

So we just take the


negative portion of the -5 5

graph and reflect it -2

across the x-axis


making that part
-4

positive.
Building the Absolute Value Function

The absolute value


function is defined by 4

f (x) = |x|.
2

This is the absolute value


parent function.
function -5 5

fx = x -2

-4
Parent Function

• V-shape
• It is symmetric about the y-axis
• The vertex is the minimum point on the
graph
Translation
A translation is a
transformation that
shifts a graph
horizontally or
vertically, but doesn’t
change the overall
shape or orientation.
Translation
The graph of
y = |x – h| + k
is the graph of y = |x|
translated h
horizontal units and y
vertical units.
• The new vertex is at
(h, k)
Stretching and Shrinking
The graph of y = a|x| is graph of y = |x|
vertically stretched or shrunk depending on
the |a|.

The value of a acts like the slope.


Reflection
The graph of y = a|x| is graph of y = |x|
reflected across the x-axis when a < 0.
4 4

fx = - x

2 2

-5 5 -5 5

fx = x -2 -2

-4 -4
Multiple Transformations
In general, the graph of an absolute value
function of the form y = a|x – h| + k can
involve translations, reflections, stretches
or shrinks.
To graph an absolute value function, start by
identifying the vertex.
Graphing Absolute Value Functions

Graphing y = a|x – h| + k is easy:

• Plot the vertex (h, k). (note…if +h inside that means h is


negtive, if – h inside that means h is positive)
• Use the a value as slope to plot more
points. Remember you have to do positive and negative slope to
get points on both sides of the V

• Connect the dots in a V-shape.


Exercise 2

Graph the following functions without making


a table.
1. y = |x – 2| + 3 This graph will go right 2 and up 3 so from
the origin go right 2 and up 3. This is the vertex (2, 3). Now from that
point use the positive and negative slope (a = 1 here) to get more
points.
4

-5 5

fx = x -2

-4
Exercise 2
Graph the following functions without making
a table.
1.y = (1/2)|x| This function does not have an
“h” or “k” so the vertex is (0, 0). Since a =
½ the slope is ½. Go up 1 and right 2 then
up one and left 2. 4

-5 5

fx = x -2

-4
Exercise 2
Graph the following functions without making
a table.
1.f (x) = -3|x + 1| – 2 This graph will go left 1 and down two
so the vertex will be (-1, -2). Since “a” is negative the graph will open
down. Since the value of “a” is 3 the slope will be 3 and -3 (just
remember to go down.)
4

-5 5

fx = x -2

-4
Transformations in General
You can perform transformations on the graph
of any function in manner similar to
transformations on the absolute value
function.

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