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the graph of the absolute value parent function is vertically stretched by a factor of three, then shifted two units left & five units down. Write the equation of the new function in vertex form.

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Answer:

  • y = 3 | x + 2 | - 5

Explanation:

The absolute value function is:

  • y = | x |

Step 1. Function is vertically stretched by a factor of 3:

  • y = 3 * | x |

Step 2. Shifted two units left:

  • y = 3 | x + 2 |

Step 3. Shifted 5 units down:

  • y = 3 | x + 2 | - 5

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the graph of the absolute value parent function is vertically stretched by a factor-example-1

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