Graphing y = a|x-h|+k

In the equation Y= /x-h/ + k, there are many ways in which the absolute value graph can be altered.

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  The symbolsHand K make up the vertex
• The H value inside the absolute value sign directs the point left/right, while the K on the outside directs the point up/down. 
• If the H value is positive, the point should be shifted to the left. If negative, it should go the the right. The movement of the H value always goes opposite, while the K value goes up/down the normal way.
• If there is a negative value before the absolute value sign, the graph should open down. If positive, the graph should open up.