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# Which of the following is the graph of the equation y = −|−x

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Which of the following is the graph of the equation y = −|−x [#permalink]  03 Feb 2019, 05:40
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Which of the following is the graph of the equation $$y = − |−x |$$ ?

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Re: Which of the following is the graph of the equation y = −|−x [#permalink]  03 Feb 2019, 06:44
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SKH121 wrote:
I couldn't solve this question, if anyone can explain please

Which of the following is the graph of the equation y = −|−x| ?

Choices are in the attached figure.

y = −|−x| ..
This means y is ALWAYS negative, irrespective of value of x....
So eliminate all choices that are above x-axis.

second the values will be symmetrical about y-axis..
substitute x as 1 and -1, in both cases y=-1..
for x as 2 or -2, y will be -2

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Re: Which of the following is the graph of the equation y = −|−x   [#permalink] 03 Feb 2019, 06:44
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