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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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\n" ); document.write( "y = |x-4|-3
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\n" ); document.write( "y = |x-4| is a \"V\" with bottom point at (4,0) and opening up.
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\n" ); document.write( "The \"-3\" in the equation causes all the y-values to be \"3\" lower,
\n" ); document.write( "so the bottom of the \"V\" is at (4,-3).
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\n" ); document.write( "Cheers,
\n" ); document.write( "Stan H.
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