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How would I graph y=1/7|x+5|+2

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Got a test tomorrow help me out :)?
How would I graph y=1/7|x+5|+2

anonymous · Answer

then compare it to tgraph of y=|x|

anonymous · Answer

please help!

anonymous · Answer

the 5 in the absolute value shifts the graph to the left by 5,
the +2 shifts the equation up by 2
the 1/7 "flattens" the equation by a factor of 1/7
(for example, if x=1, abs(x) = 1, but (1/7)(abs(x))=1/7

anonymous · Answer

could oyu do a visual? still abit lost

anonymous · Answer

please.

anonymous · Answer

|dw:1348539620091:dw|
just remember to plug in x values and solve for y. Since you are dividing by 7, finding x values that would make abs(x+5) = a value that is divisible by 7 (like 7 or 14) will make it easier to solve.
(sorry for the poor graph...it's late here...)
if it's still unclear, let me know

anonymous · Answer

thanks you first of all.