Algebra-2

Question Analysis
This question assesses the student's ability to determine the direction of opening and the vertical transformation of an absolute value function.

Key Concept Explanation
The general form of an absolute value function is , where:
controls the vertical stretch, compression, or reflection.
If , the graph opens upward.
If , the graph is vertically stretched.

Step-by-step Solution
1. Identify the value of : In the function

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