Algebra 1: Common Core (15th Edition)

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Chapter 5 - Linear Functions - 5-8 Graphing Absolute Value Functions - Lesson Check - Page 348: 1

Answer

The graphs are different in that $y = |x| - 8$ is the same shape as $y = |x|$ but is just shifted down $8$ units from the origin. The graphs are the same because they both represent absolute value functions and, therefore, have $V$ shapes.

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