Graphing Y=a|x-h|+k

When graphing y=a|x-h|+k, the a is an indicator of the slope of the graph. The h of the graph tells us whether we move the graph to the right or left. For example if the equation says x+h, then the graph moves to the left because it is opposite of the equation present. The k tells us whether the graph will move up or down. For example if the equation says plus k, then the graph will move up; therefore, h and k is the vertex of the graph.