Graphing Absolute Value Function
In this lesson, you will learn how to graph an absolute value function using a table. The key takeaway is to find the lowest point in the absolute value and pick a point to the left and right of it. Also, be careful with multiplying by fractions as it can be tricky to graph. Once you have your values, simply connect the dots to form the graph of the absolute value function.
How to graph an absolute value function using a table
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- What is an absolute value function?
- How do you graph an absolute value function?
- How do you graph the absolute value function y = -1/4*|x-4| + 2?
- How do you know which points to pick to make a table and graph an absolute value function?
- How do you pick convenient numbers to eliminate fractions when graphing an absolute value function?
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Staff Review
This lesson shows how to pick points, make a table of values, and graph an absolute value function. All steps involved in finding values for the table, plotting the points, and graphing the function are shown.
