Question

Write the vertex form of the following function. (fill in each blank with the correct numerical

value: include the sign where needed)
An absolute value function with a vertex of (-12,10) and passes through the points (4, 6) and
(-8, 9).

Answer 1

-1/4 Abs(x+12) + 10

Explanation:

The vertex form of an absolute function is of the form
y = a|x -h| + k here |x-h| is the absolute value
where (h, k) are the coordinates (x, y) of the vertex

The vertex is given as (-12, 10)

So h = -12, k = 10

Plugging these in we get the vertex form as

y = a|x - (-12)| + 10

y = a|x + 12| + 10

All it remains is to find a

Given point (4, 6) as a point on the graph, plug these values
y = 6 = a|4 + 12| + 10

6 = a|16| + 10

6 = 16a + 10 since absolute value of a positive number is the number

Switch sides
16a + 10 = 6

Subtract 10 from both sides:
16a + 10 - 10 = 6 - 10
16a = -4
a = -1/4

So the equation of the function is
y = -1/4|x + 12| + 10

The second point is not needed to derive the function equation but let's use it to verify our calculated equation

Point (-8, 9)
Plug x = -8, into y = -1/4|x + 12| + 10

=> y = -1/4|-8+12| + 10
=> y = -(1/4)·4 + 10

=> y = -1 + 10

= y = 9 which matches with the y -coordinate of the second point

So everything looks cool

Final Solution
-1/4 Abs(x+12) + 10

For - 1/4 if it does not accept fractions, enter -0.25

I have also provided a screenshot which shows what should go into each box to help you out

Hope that helps and feel free to ask any clarifications