Which type of function has the graph of ?
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Answer: b. Absolute value
- The expression contains , an absolute value of a linear expression.
- Its graph is a V shape with vertex at , so it is an absolute value function.
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Term 1 · Weeks 9–10 · Functions and Their Graphs
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Common errors to watch for
- (c) Confuses the V shape of absolute value with the U shape of a parabola.
- (a) Sees and assumes the function is linear, ignoring the bars.
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- gm11.t1.w9.c2
Classify functions based on their graphs and/or equations to determine if they are linear, absolute value, quadratic, square root, or cube root.