2-7 Absolute Value Functions

Kiran Satyavarapu
Algebra II
Coolidge High School

Objectives
SWBAT to graph absolute value functions

Vocabulary
Absolute value function
Step function
Translation

Absolute Value is defined by:

x, if x 0
x
0,
if
x

- x, if x 0

Key Concept
Formula: y = a |x - h| + k
Vertex = (h,k)
If a< 0 the graph opens down (a is
negative)
If a>0 the graph opens up (a is
positive)

Absolute Value Function

Graph y = -1|x + 2| + 3
1. V = ( )
2. Since a = -1
the graph
opens down

Graph y = -1|x - 1| + 1

Graph y = |x| and y = |x| -2

The graph of this piecewise function consists of 2 rays, is
V-shaped and opens up

Graph y = | x |+ 2

Bell work :Graph y = |x+2|

Graph y =

Assignment