ABS transformations

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What is an absolute value function?

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What does it mean to reflect a graph?

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To reflect a graph means to flip it over a specific axis, such as the x-axis or y-axis.

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What is a transformation in graphing?

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A transformation is a change made to a function's graph, such as shifting, stretching, compressing, or reflecting.

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What does 'up 4' mean in transformations?

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'Up 4' means to shift the graph of the function 4 units upwards on the y-axis.

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What does 'down 5' mean in transformations?

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'Down 5' means to shift the graph of the function 5 units downwards on the y-axis.

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What is the parent graph of an absolute value function?

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What does it mean for a graph to open downwards?

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A graph opens downwards if its vertex is at the highest point, and the arms of the graph extend downwards.

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What does 'right 3' mean in transformations?

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'Right 3' means to shift the graph of the function 3 units to the right on the x-axis.

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What is a vertical shift in graphing?

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A vertical shift is a transformation that moves the graph up or down without changing its shape.