SOLUTION: how to graph Y=[x+2]-1

Algebra ->  Rational-functions -> SOLUTION: how to graph Y=[x+2]-1      Log On


   

Question 897460: how to graph Y=[x+2]-1
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I'm assuming those are absolute value brackets.
y=abs%28x%2B2%29-1
When x%2B2%3E0, abs%28x%2B2%29=x%2B2
So then,
y=x%2B2-1
y=x%2B1 when x%3E=-2
When x%2B2%3C0,abs%28x%2B2%29=-%28x%2B2%29
y=-%28x%2B2%29-1
y=-x-2-1
y=-x-3 when x%3C-2
.
.
.
Put it all together,