Graph Absolute Value Equations To sketch a graph of 1. Step 1: Step 2: 2. Step 3: Find the x-coordinate of the vertex by finding the value of x for which x + b = 0 Make a table of values using the x-coordinate of the vertex, some values to its left, and some to its right. Plot the points from the table and draw a V-shaped graph (opening up or down). *Label the vertex!

Graph Absolute Value Equations 3. SHORTCUT HINTS! Look at a 4. Look at b Look at c 5. Positive  opens up Negative  opens down Determines width of V (kind of like slope) Horizontal shift (OPPOSITE) Vertical shift