Compare each function with the parent function. Without graphing, what are the vertex, axis of symmetry, and transformations of the parent function? y = |6x - 7| - 4

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jdoe0001 · Answer

y = A( Bx + C ) + D C = horizontal shift, C > 0, to the left, C < 0, to the right D = vertical shift, D > 0, up, D < 0, down

anonymous · Answer

So y = A(Bx + C) + D would be the parent function?

jdoe0001 · Answer

the parent function in this case is just 
y = |x|

the other "additions" or numbers are the so-called "transformations" or shifts

jdoe0001 · Answer

B = shrinks or expands the graphic, B > 0, graph opens upwards, B < 0, the graph opens downward

anonymous · Answer

Since it's absolute value, the graphic would open upwards?
|6x|

jdoe0001 · Answer

yes

anonymous · Answer

I'm still confused, though. How do I find the vertex?

jdoe0001 · Answer

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