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Begin by graphing the absolute value function, f(x)= |x|. Then use transformations of this graph to graph the given function.g(x)= |x|-2What transformations are needed in order to obtain the graph of h(x) from the graph f(x)? Select all that apply

Begin by graphing the absolute value function, f(x)= |x|. Then use transformations-example-1
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The function is given f(x)= |x|.

The graph for the function is

The another function is given g(x)= |x|-2.

The graph for that function is

Here, the new graph is different from the original graph by vertical shift 2 units down.

Thus the correct option is B.

Begin by graphing the absolute value function, f(x)= |x|. Then use transformations-example-1
Begin by graphing the absolute value function, f(x)= |x|. Then use transformations-example-2
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