topic badge

3.06 Review: Graphs and characteristics of absolute value functions

Interactive practice questions

Consider the function $y=\left|x\right|$y=|x|.

a

Complete the table.

$x$x $-2$2 $-1$1 $0$0 $1$1 $2$2
$y$y $\editable{}$ $\editable{}$ $\editable{}$ $\editable{}$ $\editable{}$
b

Hence sketch a graph of the function.

Loading Graph...
c

State the equation of the axis of symmetry.

d

State the coordinates of the vertex.

Vertex $=$=$\left(\editable{},\editable{}\right)$(,)

e

Write the equation and slope for the two lines that make up the graph of the function.

Equation Slope
$x<0$x<0 $y$y$=$=$\editable{}$ $\editable{}$

$x>0$x>0

$y$y$=$=$\editable{}$ $\editable{}$
Easy
4min

Consider the function $y=\left|x\right|$y=|x|.

Easy
2min

Consider the function $y=3\left|x\right|-3$y=3|x|3.

Easy
4min

Consider the function $y=\left|x-4\right|$y=|x4|.

Easy
3min
Sign up to access Practice Questions
Get full access to our content with a Mathspace account

Outcomes

II.F.IF.4

For a function that models a relationship between two quantities, interpret key features of graphs and tables in terms of the quantities, and sketch graphs showing key features given a verbal description of the relationship. Key features include: intercepts; intervals where the function is increasing, decreasing, positive, or negative; relative maximums and minimums; symmetries; end behavior; and periodicity.

II.F.IF.7.b

Graph piecewise-defined functions and absolute value functions. Compare and contrast absolute value and piecewise-defined functions with linear, quadratic, and exponential functions. Highlight issues of domain, range, and usefulness when examining piecewise-defined functions.

What is Mathspace

About Mathspace