Question

Write an equation for the translation of y = |x|.

15.5 units down


y = |x| + 15.5


y – 15.5 = |x|


y = |–15.5x|


y = |x| – 15.5

Answer 1

The equation for the translation of \( y = |x| \) 15.5 units down is given by:

\[
y = |x| - 15.5
\]

This means you subtract 15.5 from the original function \( |x| \) to move it down by that amount. So, the correct choice is:

**\( y = |x| - 15.5 \)**