Use a graphing utility to graph the equation.Use a standard setting.Approximate any intercepts.
A) Intercepts: (-2, 0), (2, 0), (0, 4)
B) Intercepts: (-2, 0), (0, -4)
C) Intercepts: (-2, 0), (2, 0), (0, -4)
D) Intercepts: (2, 0), (0, -4)
E) Intercepts: (2, 0), (0, 4)

Question

Use a graphing utility to graph the equation.Use a standard setting.Approximate any intercepts. ​  ​
A)​ Intercepts: (-2, 0), (2, 0), (0, 4) 
B)​ Intercepts: (-2, 0), (0, -4) 
C)​ Intercepts: (-2, 0), (2, 0), (0, -4) 
D)​ Intercepts: (2, 0), (0, -4) 
E)​ Intercepts: (2, 0), (0, 4)

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The equation is y = 4 - |x|. The absolute value means that the graph will reflect at the y-axis, which is why there are intercepts at (-2,0) and (2,0). When x=0, y=4, giving an intercept at (0,4). Therefore, choice C with intercepts (-2,0), (2,0), and (0,-4) is the best choice.

Use a Graphing Utility to Graph the Equation