Question

Graph the functions.
1) y=|x+2|-1

2) y=-4|x|

Answer 1

Do you know how to graph y = |x|?

Answer 2

I don't

Answer 3

Ok you can get the graphs you want from the simpler graph y = |x|

Answer 4

Maybe If I see it, haven't graphed in a while..

Answer 5

the graph of y= |x| looks like a V. with the vertex at the origin.

Answer 6

sorry that's y=|x|

Answer 7

ah.

Answer 8

How would I graph first equation then?

Answer 9

first equation is a transformation of the parent function y= |x|, or more specifically shifting the graph / changing its position.
General shifts of |x|:
y = |x - h| + k
h units to the right, k units up

In this case, h is -2 (x+2 = x-(-2)) and k = -1

So, the graph would look something like...