Analyzing Graph Coordinates: Understanding (3,3) and (9,3)

Absolute Value Functions with Vertex Identification

The graph corresponds to

(3, 3)(3, 3)(3, 3)(9, 3)(9, 3)(9, 3)36

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The graph corresponds to

(3, 3)(3, 3)(3, 3)(9, 3)(9, 3)(9, 3)36

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The problem involves determining the equations corresponding to a blue absolute value graph and a red horizontal line based on a given graph.

Firstly, consider the blue absolute value graph:

  • It is symmetric and has a "V" shape, typically expressed as f(x)=xh+k f(x) = |x - h| + k .
  • The vertex, or minimum point, of this graph is at (6, 6). Hence, the equation can be written as f(x)=x6 f(x) = |x - 6| , because at x=6 x = 6 , the function value is at its minimum.
  • The value of k k , the vertical shift, is not explicitly needed here since the vertex already indicates the graph reaches down to the x-axis and f(x)=x6+0 f(x) = |x - 6| + 0 .

Next, assess the red horizontal line:

  • This line crosses the y-axis at y=3 y = 3 , which aligns with the horizontal segment at points (3, 3) and (9, 3).
  • Thus, the constant function equation is g(x)=3 g(x) = 3 .

Upon evaluation of the given choices, choice 1 corresponds correctly with these interpretations:

{f(x)=x6g(x)=3 \begin{cases} f(x)= |x-6| \\ g(x)=3 \end{cases}

Therefore, the correct set of functions is f(x)=x6 f(x) = |x - 6| and g(x)=3 g(x) = 3 .

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Final Answer

{f(x)=x6g(x)=3 \begin{cases} f(x)= |x-6| \\ g(x)=3 \end{cases}

Key Points to Remember

Essential concepts to master this topic
  • Vertex Form: Absolute value xh |x - h| has vertex at x = h
  • Technique: Blue graph vertex at (6,0) means f(x)=x6 f(x) = |x - 6|
  • Check: Red horizontal line at y = 3 gives g(x)=3 g(x) = 3

Common Mistakes

Avoid these frequent errors
  • Confusing vertex coordinates with function parameters
    Don't use the y-coordinate of the vertex in the absolute value expression = wrong function! The vertex (6,0) means the graph shifts 6 units right, not up. Always use only the x-coordinate: |x - 6|, not |x - 6| + 0.

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\( \left|-x\right|=10 \)

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How do I find the vertex of an absolute value function from the graph?

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Look for the lowest point (the "V" tip) on the graph. The vertex of f(x)=x6 f(x) = |x - 6| is at (6, 0) because that's where the graph changes direction.

Why is the function |x - 6| and not |x + 6|?

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The vertex is at x = 6, so we need x6 |x - 6| . Remember: subtract to move right, add to move left. Since the vertex moved 6 units right from the origin, we subtract 6.

What if the horizontal line was at y = -2 instead of y = 3?

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Then g(x)=2 g(x) = -2 ! A horizontal line always has the form y = constant, where the constant is the y-value where the line crosses the y-axis.

How can I check if my absolute value function is correct?

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Test key points! For f(x)=x6 f(x) = |x - 6| : at x = 6, f(6) = |6-6| = 0 ✓. At x = 3, f(3) = |3-6| = 3. At x = 9, f(9) = |9-6| = 3 ✓

What makes this different from f(x) = |x|?

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The function f(x)=x f(x) = |x| has its vertex at (0,0), but f(x)=x6 f(x) = |x - 6| shifts the entire graph 6 units to the right, moving the vertex to (6,0).

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