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The function g(x) = 1/2 |x| is a transformation of the absolute value parent function. Which graph shows g(x)?

The function g(x) = 1/2 |x| is a transformation of the absolute value parent function-example-1

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Parent function:


f(x)=\lvert x\rvert

Transformation: compression by a factor of 1/2


g(x)=(1)/(2)\lvert x\rvert

The given transformation compress the graph vertically. Then you have the next grpah:

In green the parent function and in purple the transformed fumction

The function g(x) = 1/2 |x| is a transformation of the absolute value parent function-example-1
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