Algebra-1

To find the value of a in the function f(x) = −2∣x − 8∣+ 4, follow these steps:

The given function is: f(x) = −2∣x − 8∣+ 4

To match this to y = a∣x − h∣+ k:

The coefficient a is the number multiplying the absolute value term. In this function, the coefficient is −2.

Thus, a = −2.