1. 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!

2. Graph Absolute Value Equations3.
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