Graphing
the Absolute Value Function
The graph of the absolute value function is shown below. You
can manipulate the mathematics by changing the values of a, h
and k, and then observing the changes in the graph. These changes
can be made in the same way as in the page on graphs of quadratic equations.
As with that page, be sure to change just one constant at a time,
so you can observe how that one change affects the graph. And be
sure to try both positive and negative values for each of the constants.
To learn about other things you can do to manipulate the graph, click
here.
If the mathematics becomes totally messed up,
just click the RELOAD button on your browser.