document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=174687>Question 174687</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> I need to graph this absolute value function:  t(x) = 3- the absolute value x.(I don't have the symbol for asb value on my computer)  Can you show me how to get the graph points for t(x)  or \"y\"?  I know that I have to select random values for \"x\" like -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3,  and know the basic rule for solving. But all sample questions that I have seen involve Y = Asb v of x - 3 (or + a number).  I really need to figure this out when we are given 3 - asb v \"x\". Thanks, charlie </SPAN>\n" );
document.write( "</I><HR><TABLE width=100%><TR><TD><B><A HREF=http://www.algebra.com/>Algebra.Com's</A> Answer #129734 by </B><A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=stanbon><B>stanbon(75887)</B></A><img src=\"/images/stars/stars-13.gif\" alt=\"\" >&nbsp;<A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=stanbon><IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/aboutme-small.gif BORDER=0 alt=\"About Me\" VALIGN=MIDDLE></A>&nbsp;<IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/nopicture.jpg><BR>You can <A HREF=\"/cgi-bin/embed-solution.mpl?show=1&solution=129734\">put this solution on YOUR website!</A><BR><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> graph this absolute value function: t(x) = 3- the absolute value x<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "If x = -1, t(-1) = 3 - abs(-1) = 3 -1 = 2<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "If x = 0, t(0) = 3-abs(0) = 3<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "If x = 1, t(1) = 3 - abs(1) = 2<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "You have three points: (-1,2),(0,3),(1,2)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Plot the three points and draw an upside-down V-shape with (0,3) at the vertex.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H. </SPAN>\n" );
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