The absolute value function is vertically _________ compared to the parent function and has a vertex at .
Answer & Analysis
Analysis
Question Analysis
This question tests the student's understanding of transformations of absolute value functions, specifically vertical stretches and shifts.
Key Concept Explanation
The general form of an absolute value function is . Here, controls the vertical stretch or compression, controls the horizontal shift, and controls the vertical shift. A value of indicates a vertical stretch, while and determine the vertex of the transformed function.
Step-by-step Solution
1. Identify the value of in the given function
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