Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321726391
ISBN 13: 978-0-32172-639-1

Appendix G - Exercise Set - Page 1016: 12

Answer

Please see the graph.

Work Step by Step

$g(x)= -1/2 * abs (x) -3$ Since the coefficient of the function is negative, the graph opens downward. We the vertex of the graph when $abs x$ is at its lowest point. Thus, at the vertex, $x=0$. $x=0$ $g(x)= -1/2 * abs (x) -3$ $g(0)= -1/2 * abs (0) -3$ $g(0)=-1/2 *0 -3$ $g(0)=0-3$ $g(0)=-3$ The vertex is at $(0,-3)$. Since this point is below the x-axis, there are no x-intercepts.
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