Sketch a graph of f(x)=0.5x21\displaystyle {f{{\left({x}\right)}}}={0.5}{\left|{x}-{2}\right|}-{1}. Before sketching the graph, determine where the function has its minimum or maximum value so you can place your first point there.

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Clear All Draw: Absolute value


The zeros of the function are at the values

The x-intercept(s) are at the points

The y-intercept is at the point