Pearson Algebra 1 Common Core, 2011
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8. Graphing Absolute Value Functions
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Exercise 11 Page 349

Vertical translations occur outside the absolute value while horizontal translations occur inside the absolute value.

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We are asked to graph the equation according to the given transformation. When translating absolute value functions, vertical translations occur after the absolute value has been evaluated. This is why they are outside the absolute value symbols. Consider the following general equation, where is a real number.
The graph of this equation is a vertical translation of by units. Let's start with the graph of