SOLUTION: y = |x-3| - 1 I need to graph this function rule. I don't where to start for a table of values or how to solve.

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Question 396612: y = |x-3| - 1
I need to graph this function rule. I don't where to start for a table of values or how to solve.

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Same as all of them.
Pick values of x and find y.
Plot the points.
Draw straight lines thru the points.
For ABS values, do one polarity, then the other to avoid confusion.