# how to graph absolute value equations

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1. ## math

how to graph absolute value equations

asked by Anonymous on December 12, 2010
2. ## Math: Parametric Equations

Let G be the graph of the parametric equations x = cos(4t), y = sin(6t). What is the length of the smallest interval P such that the graph of these equations for all t E P produces the entire graph G? (The "E" represents the symbol for "is in" that looks

asked by Katie on April 9, 2016
3. ## Precalculus

Let G be the graph of the parametric equations x=cos(4t)and y=sin(6t). What is the length of the smallest interval I such that the graph of these equations for all t in I produces the entire graph G?

asked by John on February 28, 2014
4. ## Precalculus

Let G be the graph of the parametric equations x=cos(4t)and y=sin(6t). What is the length of the smallest interval I such that the graph of these equations for all t in I produces the entire graph G?

asked by John on March 2, 2014
5. ## Math

Let G be the graph of the parametric equations x = cos(4t), y = sin(6t). What is the length of the smallest interval P such that the graph of these equations for all t E P produces the entire graph G?

asked by Bob on July 30, 2016

asked by Cassie on August 23, 2013
7. ## Algebra 1

Describe how the graphs of y = absolute value of x,and y = absolute value of X -15 are related. 1- Them graphs have the same shape. The y intercept of y = absolute x is 0, and them x intercept of the 2nd graph is -15. 2-m The graphs have the same y

asked by Steve on December 13, 2014
8. ## Algebra

I need help with solving these absolute value inequalities. I have to graph them as well. y< |x+2|+4 and y>|x+5|+3 I just don't know what to do without a coefficient in front of the absolute value!

asked by Mimi on September 12, 2013
9. ## Algebra

Pretend the parentheses are absolute value bars. What is the graph of y = (x) and its translation to the graph of y = (x + 3)+1? I know I can't post the graph picture here, but I'm confuzzled on how to solve the problem. Please explain how! Thank you so

asked by Delia on June 8, 2009
10. ## microsoft excel 2003

How would I graph equations in Microsoft Excel 2003 and the residuals? I want to graph linear, quadratic and exponential equations but I don't know how.

asked by Nina on March 26, 2008
11. ## Precalculus

Let $\mathcal{G}$ be the graph of the parametric equations \begin{align*} x &= \cos(4t),\\ y &= \sin(6t). \end{align*}What is the length of the smallest interval $I$ such that the graph of these equations for all $t\in I$ produces the entire graph

asked by Zheng on January 31, 2017
12. ## Algebra 2- Translations

Describe how the graph of y= absolute value changes when the equation is changed to y = -5 absolute value x-9 and + 12

asked by Amy on March 5, 2014
13. ## Precalculus

Let $\mathcal{G}$ be the graph of the parametric equations \begin{align*} x &= \cos(4t),\\ y &= \sin(6t). \end{align*}What is the length of the smallest interval $I$ such that the graph of these equations for all $t\in I$ produces the entire graph

asked by Zheng on January 29, 2017
14. ## MATH

Please help me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 Instructions a. If needed, rewrite the following equations in slope-intercept form. * b. Indicate the slope and the y-intercept for each of the equations. c. Using graph paper and a straight edge, graph the equations. 1. y =

asked by Austin on May 24, 2007
15. ## Int Algebra

The difference of two numbers is 7. The sum of the numbers is -1. What are the numbers? I've come up with the following equations: x-y=7 and x+y=-1. I can't seem to solve because there are no numbers on the left side of the equations. Any thoughts? Let's

asked by Rose Mata on January 26, 2007
16. ## Calculus (pleas help!!!)

Find the absolute maximum and absolute minimum values of the function f(x)=(x−2)(x−5)^3+11 on each of the indicated intervals. Enter -1000 for any absolute extrema that does not exist. (A) Interval = [1,4] Absolute maximum = Absolute minimum = (B)

17. ## Calculus (pleas help!!!)

Find the absolute maximum and absolute minimum values of the function f(x)=(x−2)(x−5)^3+11 on each of the indicated intervals. Enter -1000 for any absolute extrema that does not exist. (A) Interval = [1,4] Absolute maximum = Absolute minimum = (B)

18. ## Math (Solving Equations)

Find all solutions (answers should be given in simplified form). Some answers may involve the number i. *I will use lowercase l to represent absolute value lines.* 3 lx-1l + 4 = 19 We've never really worked with absolute value in solving equations before.

asked by Leah on May 17, 2015
19. ## Precalculus

Find the sum of all possible values of the constant k such that the graph of the parametric equations x=2+4cos(s) and y=k-4sin(s) intersects the graph of the parametric equations x=1+cos(t) and y=-3+sin(t) at only one point.

asked by John on March 2, 2014
20. ## Precalculus

Find the sum of all possible values of the constant k such that the graph of the parametric equations x=2+4cos(s) and y=k-4sin(s) intersects the graph of the parametric equations x=1+cos(t) and y=-3+sin(t) at only one point.

asked by John on February 28, 2014
21. ## Algebra 2

how do i do these problems???? Graph each pair of equations in the same coordinate plane. Find the coordinates of the point where the graphs intersect. Then show by substitution that the coordinate satisfy both equations. 1. 2x + 5=0 2x + y=8 Graph each

asked by Jessica on August 17, 2010
22. ## university physics

Derive absolute error in equations: 1)Derive absolute error in (e/m) e/m= 2V/B^2*R^2 2)Derive absolute error in B B=8uN(Inet)/square root 125a

asked by Ella on November 21, 2012
23. ## precalculus

To what interval I must we restrict the parameter t if the graph of the parametric equations x=t+1 y = 2t^2 +1 for t in the set I is identical to the graph of the parametric equations x = 1+ sin s y = 2- cos(2s) for s in [0,pi)?

asked by dreidel on December 18, 2013
24. ## Chemistry

How do you do the inverse of absolute temperature? My kelvin temperatures are: 298 308 318 328 338 348 358 368 378 Taking the natural log of both sides of both sides of the equation gives ln(k) = ln(A) – E/RT. Thus, a graph of the natural log of the

asked by Angie on September 25, 2012
25. ## Calculus

Okay, I have a graph of the f(x). It is a parabola that opens up. What does the graph of f(|x|) look like (the absolute value). Is it the same, or flipped or translated? Can someone describe what it looks like to me please :)

asked by Jon on September 19, 2010

This is a little difficult... Graph the Function y=3 less than the absolute value of x+2 Obviously you cannot show me this on a graph, but I just need help with solving the equation... Thanks!!!

asked by Jackie on November 11, 2015
27. ## math

Graph f(x)=lx-3l and x=3 on the same set of coordinate axes. Write a description of the relationship between the two graphs. i graphed absolute value of x-3 but how do you graph x=3

asked by ANONYMOUS. on January 10, 2010
28. ## calculus (gr 12)

State the absolute maximum value and the absolute minimum value of each function, if the function is defined on the interval shown. {I CANNOT POST THE GRAPH SO CAN SOMEONE EMAll ME AT miss.a.parker at hot mail(. com) SO I CAN EMAIL IT TO THEM SO YOU CAN

State the absolute maximum value and the absolute minimum value of each function, if the function is defined on the interval shown. {I CANNOT POST THE GRAPH SO CAN SOMEONE EMAll ME AT miss.a.parker at hot mail(. com) SO I CAN EMAIL IT TO THEM SO YOU CAN

asked by Alexandra on April 15, 2013
30. ## calculus

3. Let f be the function defined by f(x)=ln(2+sinx) for pi

asked by Yoona on February 13, 2012
31. ## math 12

desribe how the graph of each funtion compares to the graph of y = l x l (absolute value) a) y = 1 2x l b) y = l 1/2x l c) 2y = l x l d) 1/2y = l x l i don't understand when it is vertical/horizontal and when it is expansion or compression

asked by Anonymous on September 15, 2008
32. ## Algebra

analyze the graph f(x)=(x-2)^3(x-3)^2(x-4) a)end behavior: find the power function that the graph of f resembles for large values of absolute value of x

asked by Stone on November 12, 2013
33. ## Algebra

Two cell phone companies have different rate plans. Runfast has monthly charges $8 plus$8 per gig of data. B A &D’s monthly charge is $15 plus$4 per gig of data. Your task, is to determine under what circumstances each company has the better pricing.

asked by Kim Sohyun on May 1, 2019
34. ## Pre-Cal (Help Plz)

The question I've been trying to figure out is asking me to explain how the graph of (g) is obtained from the graph of (f). The graphs are as followed: - f(x)= x^(2)-4 - g(x)= [x^(2)-4] (Note: the Brackets represent absolute value symbols around the

asked by Dom on June 8, 2016
35. ## math, help

For the following set, which number has the largest absolute value? 4,-1,12,-20,19,0 Possible Answer of choice: A)0 B)19 C)-20 D)-1 wouldn't it be postive 20 but its not within the choices. What is the absolute value of -20? Absolute value is the distance

asked by jasmine20 on February 13, 2007
36. ## Algebra

Right now we are learning about absolute value inequalities. I have to solve and graph this inequality: Pretend my paranpheses are absolute value signs (x-4) + 5 is greater than or equal to 10. I assume I would take 5 away from each side first. But what

asked by Julianna on January 31, 2009

55. ## Algebra

12. Determine if the following is a conjuction or disjunction. y + 4 < -1 or y + 2 > 8 (Points : 1) 13. State how you determined if the combination above was a conjunction or disjunction. (Points : 2) 14. Solve the problem. (Hint: You should have two

asked by kim on April 7, 2015
56. ## Explanation of Maths B Question

An example of a wine glass design, using three equations, is given below. The base of the wine glass is defined by a quadratic equation, the stem by a linear equation and the body of the glass by a square root function. The difficult part of the

asked by Nina on July 28, 2012
57. ## MATH!

How do you make a coordinate plane graph? I can't go and get my text book because its winter break! Could someone help me here? I need to know how to make one using an equation. specifically these equations y = 6x - 2 y = -3x + 5 y = ½x + 3 please I need

asked by Austin on December 21, 2006
58. ## Algebra 2

I'm working on Lesson 6: Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities Algebra 2 A Unit 2: Expressions, Equations, and Inequalities and feel confident in my first few answers, but beyond that am lost. May I have some help? **=the answer I believe to be true

asked by Nina on September 23, 2017
59. ## Algebra 1

Describe how the graphs of y =IXI nand ym = IXI -15 are related. 1- the graphs have the same shape,. The y intercept of the 2nd graph is -15 2-the graphs have the same y intercept. The 2nd graph is steeper than y= absolute x 3- the 2 graphs are the same 4-

asked by Steve on December 7, 2014
60. ## algebra

the graph of a first degree absolute value function has a Y-intercept of 3, x-intercepts of -9 and -3 , and a minimum vlaue of -3 at x=-6. on the axes provided , sketch a graph of this function.

asked by karin on June 15, 2015
61. ## Calculus I

Sketch the graph of f by hand and use your sketch to find the absolute and local maximum and minimum values of f. 18. f(x) = 1/x , 1 < x < 3 I can graph it just fine, but for my answer I got that the function has none of the above. Is this correct?

asked by Emily on March 5, 2012
62. ## precalculus

What is the area enclosed by the graph of the absolute value of (3x)+ the absolute value of (3y)=12? what area are you looking for?? ar eyou looking for the area of a cylinder or what??

asked by sara on December 3, 2006
63. ## Math

At what point does the graph of the parametric equations y=3-2t, y=-2+5t intersect the graph of the parametric equations x = -1+3s,y=5-9s. The answer is the point of intersection (x,y). Please help! I am really confused!

asked by Bob on July 29, 2016
64. ## Math: Parametric Equations

The graph of the parametric equations x=cos(t) y=sin(t) meets the graph of the parametric equations x=2+4cos(s) y=3+4sin(s) at two points. Find the slope of the line between these two points. So far I've set up the system of equations cos(t)=2+4cos(s)

asked by Katie on April 10, 2016
65. ## pre - CALCULUS

Begin by graphing the standard absolute value function f(x) = | x |. Then use transformations of this graph to describe the graph the given function. h(x) = 2 | x | + 2

asked by Ciara on April 10, 2015
66. ## pre - CALCULUS

Begin by graphing the standard absolute value function f(x) = | x |. Then use transformations of this graph to describe the graph the given function. h(x) = 2 | x | + 2

asked by Ciara on April 10, 2015
67. ## Algebra2

How would you solve these absolute value equations? 1.|3x-1|=|x+4| 2.|3/k-1|=4

asked by Unknown. on August 16, 2012
68. ## Algebra

I think I am a little bit confused with this absolute value thing. When do I change the sign inside? Example f(-2)= |-2-2|. Is this equal to -4 or do I need to change a sign inside the absolute value when adding. I am trying to get some x and y values to

asked by Lois on December 3, 2013
69. ## pre-calc

find real numbers a,b,c so that the graph of the function y=ax^2+bx+c contains the points (-11,4), (2,3) , and (0,1) Write three equations, with each point in one. Then solve the three equations.

asked by Erica on October 24, 2006
70. ## Math, Year 10, Simult. Equations

How can i know if two lines/equations intersect on a graph, algebraically? For example, I have two equations: 1. -x^2 + 3x + 4, and 2. x - 4 Ty in advan.

asked by Anonymous on June 8, 2016
71. ## Math

Can someone please help/show me how to Graph linear equations?? Directions~ Graph the following linear equations by plugging in values for x, solving for y, and keeping track of your x- and y-values in a table. You should determine at least three points on

asked by Abby on October 20, 2015
72. ## Chemistry

I had to find the absolute zero from a graph with the following points: Temperature (K) / Volume (mL): 318 4.5 308 4.3 303 4.1 294 4.0 284 3.9 275 3.7 271 3.2 I graphed the points (with the temperature on the y-axis because the lab indicated a vertical

asked by AJ on October 30, 2008
73. ## algebra 1

Inequality 3 | 2x-2 | +16

asked by karina c on June 3, 2013
74. ## Calculus

Find the absolute extrema of the function. (Round your answer to three decimal places.) f(x) = xe^-x2 on [0,2] Absolute maximum value: at x = Absolute minimum value: at x =

asked by Anonymous on July 12, 2013
75. ## Calculus

Find the absolute extrema of the function. (Round your answer to three decimal places.) f(x) = xe-x2 on [0,2] Absolute maximum value: at x = Absolute minimum value: at x =

asked by Shan on July 12, 2013
76. ## Last equation question

where would I graph this?? once again I hate fractions and equations... graph the equation x=7/2 can someone help me figure this out thanks last question of the day..

asked by Kathy on October 8, 2009
77. ## Calculus

Find the absolute extrema of the function on the interval [2, 9]. (Round your answers to the nearest hundredth.) g(x)=x/(ln(x)) Absolute minimum: at x = Absolute maximum: at x =

asked by Anonymous on July 12, 2013
78. ## Math(Calculus)

Im having a real difficult time solving this question. Find the absolute extrema of the function. h(x) = e^x^(2) - 4 on [-2,2] Absolute maximum value: at x = Absolute minimum value: at x =

asked by Chris on April 25, 2017
79. ## maths

Draw the graph of y=x^2-4x-5 and use it to solve the equations. a)x^2-5x-3 b)x^2-3x-4 This should be a graph of quadratic equation. Range -3 to 5?

asked by knuckles on November 18, 2019

These two equations concern a lab on the measurement of E/M by the Brainbridge Method. I need to derive the absolute error for two different equations, the first one is: e/m = 2V/B2R2 treat (e/m) as a SINGLE VARIABLE when doing the derivation. The second

asked by Kyle on November 20, 2012
81. ## Math

I am struggling with absolute value functions, especially equations. I need help with these questions: 1. |x^2 - 2x - 3| - 4 2. | x^2 - 2x| = 1

asked by Anonymous on March 28, 2019
82. ## mat

Is their a free online calculator to graph linear equations? How do you graph x=y+3

asked by Bryan on April 21, 2009
83. ## Calculus

Use a graphing utility to graph the polar equation shown below. r = cos 5Θ + n cos Θ, 0 ≤ Θ ≤ π For the integers n = -5 to n = 5. As you graph these equations, you should see the graph change shape from a heart to a bell. I'm sorry. I'm having

asked by Iris on December 6, 2016
84. ## Algebra 1

What would the graph look like for y= the absolute value of 2x plus 1

asked by Steve on December 29, 2014
85. ## Algebra 1

Graph y= absolute x -2

asked by Steve on December 7, 2014
86. ## Algebra 1

What does the graph of y = absolute X-2 look like?

asked by Steve on December 13, 2014
87. ## Algebra 1

What does the graph y = - absolute value of X -4 look like.?

asked by Steve on December 13, 2014
88. ## Math

1. Suppose a and b are integers, and the absolute value of a is > than the absolute value of b. Must a be greater than b? Use examples to support your answer. 2. Do decimals have opposites? Explain. 3. For what values of x does the absolute value of x

asked by Calla on September 22, 2013
89. ## alg.

solve and graph 2x-y=4 2x-y=6 would this be x=2+0.5y x=3+0.5y and then graph as that??????? not really sure what i am doing here Put both equations in the form of y=mx +b Then observe that the slope is the same, the lines are parallel, and have no common

asked by clueless on May 20, 2007
90. ## Algebra

How can you tell an equation's real or imaginary roots just from its graph, without knowing the equation? I have to look ath the graph of a parabola, absolute value, and a negative third degree equation and do so? Are there any links that could explain

asked by Anneliese on November 2, 2009
91. ## trignometry

Some equations cannot be solved by symbolic manipulations. Use a graph to find all solutions of the equation sin 8x = 2x - 1. Show the details in a sketch of the graph.

asked by jojo on October 24, 2015
92. ## Algebra

How do you graph 2 equations and then find the common area on the graph?

asked by Jo on May 4, 2011
93. ## algebra

how do u graph equations?? it says use the ggraphing method but i don't know how to graph them

asked by mee on January 30, 2011
94. ## Calculus

f(x)=xe^(-2x) with domain 0< or equal to x< or equal to 10 find all values of x for which the graph of f is increasing and all values of x for which the graph is decreasing give the x and y coordinates if all absolute max and min points

asked by John on November 30, 2010
95. ## college algebra

On the graph, plot all relevant points for y=the absolute value of x-1. Then give the equation for a graph that shifts up 3 units and to the left 4 units. If it is a function, give its domain and range. Thank you!!

asked by jenny on October 23, 2008
96. ## math

f(x) = 0 if x

asked by Robina on February 6, 2015
97. ## Algebra

Graph the absolute value inequalities. I just can not get this. Please help! x + 2y ¡Ý 6

asked by Shana on September 10, 2007
98. ## calculus

Let M=1000. Which of the conditions is equivalent to f(x)= 1/((4x-12)^2)>M? a. absolute value of (x+3) is greater than or equal to .00158 b. absolute value of (x+3) is greater than or equal to .0553 c. absolute value of (x-3) is less than .00791 d.

asked by Brian on September 14, 2011
99. ## Calculus

Can someone explain this question to me? What intervals should I use to test whether or not the graph is concave up or down. I know that no points or equations are given so we have to estimate. Here is the URL for the graph. imgur dotcom/FdQCV

asked by Jake on March 3, 2012
100. ## calculus

2) Let g(s)= t(4−t)^1/2 on the interval [0,2]. Find the absolute maximum and absolute minimum of g(t) on this interval. Enter DNE if the absolute maximum or minimum does not exist. The absolute max occurs at t= . The absolute min occurs at t=

asked by spud on October 17, 2014