Consider the absolute value function f(x) = a | x – h | + k, describe in your own words how the values of the parameters a, h, and k can affect the graph of

f(x) = | x |.

• Starting with the top circle, copy what is inside the circle, and describe how each parameter affects the graph of the absolute value parent function.



• Given the parent absolute value equation y = | x |, translate 2 units to the right, 3 units up and narrower by 4. Label a, h, and k and write the new equation. Print graph paper, if needed, at this site.