Question

How do you graph `y=-1/2abs(x+6)`?

Answer 1

Sub in values for `x` and solve for `y`.

Explanation:

We are first, going to list the transformations of the function before graphing.

• Vertical compression by a factor of `1/2`.
• Reflection along the `x`-axis.
• Horizontal translation `6` units to the left.

The easiest method to graph the function would be to sub in values for `x` and solve for `y`. Then plot the point you subbed in and solved for.

You should get this:

graph{y=-1/2|x+6| [-10, 10, -5, 5]}