FIND MAXIMUM OR MINIMUM OF A ABSOLUTE VALUE FUNCTION WORKSHEET

Identify the vertex.

• Determine if the graph opens up or down.
• Determine if the graph has a maximum or minimum and its value.
• Decide if the graph is narrower, wider, or the same width as the parent graph.

Problem 1 :

y = -|x + 1|

Solution

Problem 2 :

y = 7|x - 3| - 4

Solution

Problem 3 :

y = -2/3|x - 1|

Solution

Problem 4 :

y = 5/2|x + 9| - 1

Solution

Problem 5 :

y = 3/4|x + 3| - 6

Solution

Problem 6 :

y = -|x| + 5

Solution