Question

Write an equation for the function graphed

Answer 1

y = |x - 3| - 1

Explanation:

The vertex of the absolute value function graphed is (3, -1). The formula for absolute value is y = a |x - h| + k, where (h, k) is the vertex. The a stretches the graph, although this graph isn't stretched. So a is 1, which is the same as multiplying by 1. Plugging 3 as h and -1 as k into the formula results in y = |x - 3| - 1.