SOLUTION: Hello! I'm a ninth grader who needs help with graphing functions with absolute value. For instance, the first problem in my Algebra II/Trigonometry homework is: f(x) = |x| I

Question 359211: Hello! I'm a ninth grader who needs help with graphing functions with absolute value. For instance, the first problem in my Algebra II/Trigonometry homework is:
f(x) = |x|
I already understand what a function is, as well as the absolute value, it's just my teacher didn't explain very thoroughly on how to graph them. I'd be very grateful if you were able to give me a step-by-step explanation on how to graph this problem. Thank you so much in advance for voluntarily helping students like me.
Sincerely,
sunshine2739
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The key is the argument (inside the absolute value brackets).
Make sure you understand how to find up the limits.
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