Graphing y=a|x-h|+k

For this equation the Vertex would be: (h,k)
The variable a represents whether the graph opens up or down. 
The h moves the graph to the left or right.
The k moves the graph up or down. 

Examples: 


When you have the equations:

•  y = |x + h| the graph will move h units to the left.

• y = |x - h| the graph will move h units to the right.
    
•  y = |x| + k the graph will move up k units.
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•  y = |x| - k the graph will move down k units. 

If your equation happens to have a negative sign in front of the absolute value, the graph will be flipped or reflected over the x-axis