Question

Which of the following equations is the translation 2 units down of the graph of y = |x|?
y = |x - 2|

y = |x + 2|

y = |x| - 2

y = |x| + 2

Answer 1

to move a graph up or down ...you add or subtract a number from the whole function...not just the variable...so

y = |x|
y = |x| + 2 <---this would move the graph UP 2 units...

so how would you move it down?