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How do we get to the vertex if this is the function: n(x)= |-1/3x + 1| =2 ??

User Cschaefer
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Answer:

ANSWER IS BELOW

Explanation:

Find the properties of the given parabola.

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Direction: Opens Up

Vertex:

(

0

,

0

)

(0,0)

Focus:

(

0

,

3

4

)

(0,34)

Axis of Symmetry:

x

=

0

x=0

Directrix:

y

=

3

4

y=-34

Select a few

x

x

values, and plug them into the equation to find the corresponding

y

y

values. The

x

x

values should be selected around the vertex.

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x

y

2

4

3

1

1

3

0

0

1

1

3

3

3

xy-243-1130011333

Graph the parabola using its properties and the selected points.

Direction: Opens Up

Vertex:

(

0

,

0

)

(0,0)

Focus:

(

0

,

3

4

)

(0,34)

Axis of Symmetry:

x

=

0

x=0

Directrix:

y

=

3

4

y=-34

x

y

2

4

3

1

1

3

0

0

1

1

3

3

3

xy-243-1130011333

User Lasonya
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