SOLUTION: I need a method for graphing this equation (parenthesis stand for absolute value signs): y =(x-4)-3 If someone could explain this to me thoroughly, that would help a lot. Thanks!

Question 529848: I need a method for graphing this equation (parenthesis stand for absolute value signs): y =(x-4)-3 If someone could explain this to me thoroughly, that would help a lot. Thanks!
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I need a method for graphing this equation (parenthesis stand for absolute value signs): y =(x-4)-3 If someone could explain this to me thoroughly, that would help a lot. Thanks!
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y = |x-4|-3
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y = |x-4| is a "V" with bottom point at (4,0) and opening up.
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The "-3" in the equation causes all the y-values to be "3" lower,
so the bottom of the "V" is at (4,-3).
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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