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What happens to the new absolute value graph when a < 0?

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It reflects across the x-axis and opens down. Close Pop Up

When “a” is positive, the absolute value graph opens _______ ?

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When “a” is negative, the absolute value graph open ________?

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Down. Close Pop Up

How is the OPENNESS of the new absolute value graph related to the parent function when:

  1. a >1?
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    The new graph is narrower than the parent function. Close Pop Up
  2. a = 1?
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    The new graph is congruent to the parent function. Close Pop Up
  3. 0 < a < 1?
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    The new graph is wider than the parent function. Close Pop Up
  4. a = -1?
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    The new graph is congruent to the parent function but has been reflected across the x-axis. Close Pop Up
  5. -1 < a < 0
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    The new graph is wider than the parent function. Close Pop Up
  6. a < -1
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    The new graph is narrower than the parent function. Close Pop Up