CPM Homework Help : INT3 Problem 3-53

Use your knowledge of absolute value functions to write the equation of the graph below.

V, opening down, vertex at, (negative 3, 4), passing through, (0, comma negative 2), with arrows on both ends.

Hint:

What shape is the graph?
Which direction does it open?
Where is the vertex?
How 'steep' is the graph?

Answer:

$y=-2\left | x+3 \right |+4$