SOLUTION: How do I find the vertex of a simple problem like y=-|2x-4|

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Question 854017: How do I find the vertex of a simple problem like
y=-|2x-4|
Found 2 solutions by fcabanski, Vladdroid:
Answer by fcabanski(1391) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Set what's inside the || = to 0. Solve for x.


2x-4 = 0


2x = 4


x = 2


Substitute that x value back into the original equation. Solve for y.


y =|2(2)-4|


y = |4-4| = |0| = 0


The vertex is (2,0)


Answer by Vladdroid(91) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Set what's inside the || = to 0. Solve for x.
2x-4 = 0
2x = 4
x = 2
Substitute that x value back into the original equation. Solve for y.
y =|2(2)-4|
y = |4-4| = |0| = 0
The vertex is (2,0)