CPM Homework Help : INT2 Problem 1-92

Write a complete description of the graph shown at right.

$y=\left|x+2\right|-1$
An upward opening absolute value graph with the vertex at (negative 2, comma negative 1) and going through the points (negative 3, comma 0), (negative 1, comma 0) and (0, comma 1).

Hint:

1. What shape is the graph?
2. What direction does the graph open?
3. Where is the graph increasing/decreasing?
4. What are the intercepts?
5. Are there any special points?
6. Is there a line of symmetry?

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