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Help pls. And please actually answer the question-example-1
User Oniramarf
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Answer:

y=|x-1|-1

Explanation:

The function for a v shaped graph is an absolute value function: y=|x|

Subtracting 1 from the absolute value y=|x|, we move the graph 1 unit right of the x axis

Subtracting 1 from the whole equation, y=|x-1|, we move the graph 1 unit down the y axis

So, the equation would be y=|x-1|-1

User Rapadura
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Start with the base graph: y = |x|

Translate the graph one unit to the right: y = |x - 1|

---We use a minus/negative/subtraction sign when dealing with horizontal translations because it is the opposite of the way we want to go. If the translation occurs within parenthesis/absolute value bars, we always do the opposite of what we think we should.

Translate the graph one unit down: y = |x - 1| - 1

---If the translation occurs to the y-value/vertically, we use the expected operation/sign. If the translation occurs outside of parenthesis, we use the same operation/sign as the translation (+ for up, - for down).

Answer: y = |x - 1| - 1

Hope this helps!

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