Part 2

Author:Tim Brzezinski

Topic:Algebra, Functions, Function Graph

Interact with the app below by dragging the TWO LARGE POINTS. Then answer the questions that follow.

Suppose we graph the absolute value function . What does the value do to the graph? Explain.

Check all the statements that are true for the absolute value function .

Select all that apply

A
When is positive, the graph always opens down.
B
When is negative, the graph always opens down.
C
When is positive, the graph always opens down.
D
When is negative, the graph always opens down.

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Check all the statements that are true for the absolute value function .

Select all that apply

A
When is positive, the graph always opens up.
B
When is negative, the graph always opens up.
C
When is positive, the graph always opens up.
D
When is negative, the graph always opens up.

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The graph of any absolute value function has a sharp point. This sharp point is also called the vertex of the absolute value graph. Check all the statements that are true for the absolute value function .

Select all that apply

A
When is positive, the graph has a vertex above the xAxis.
B
When is negative, the graph has a vertex above the xAxis.
C
When is positive, the graph has a vertex above the xAxis.
D
When is negative, the graph has a vertex above the xAxis.

Check my answer (3)

Check all the statements that are true for the absolute value function .

Select all that apply

A
When is positive, the graph has a vertex below the xAxis.
B
When is negative, the graph has a vertex below the xAxis.
C
When is positive, the graph has a vertex below the xAxis.
D
When is negative, the graph has a vertex below the xAxis.

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