How do you graph y = |x-3|?

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Apr 2, 2017

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Explanation:

The two vertical lines signify something called the 'absolute value'.

This is a process that make whatever the answer inside the two lines it is considered as being positive.

So suppose x-3 was such that x-3=-63

The |x-3|=+63

The consequence is that you get a general shape of a graph that is like a V.

The bottom point of the V (the pointed end) is where

x-3 =0 => x=3

y_("intercept")->x=0

y_("intercept")=|0-3| = +3

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