Graph Equation Identification

CMAT 2021 · Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation · Medium · Functions and Graphs

Which of the following equations best describes the graph given below? (Graph passes through (6,0)(6,0), (−6,0)(-6,0), (8,2)(8,2), (−8,2)(-8,2), (8,−2)(8,-2), (−8,−2)(-8,-2))

  1. A.

    ∣x+y∣−∣x−y∣=6|x + y| - |x - y| = 6

  2. B.

    ∣x−y∣+∣x+y∣=10|x - y| + |x + y| = 10

  3. C.

    ∣x∣−∣y∣=6|x| - |y| = 6

  4. D.

    ∣x+y∣−∣x−y∣=0|x + y| - |x - y| = 0

Answer

C

Explanation

Test (6,0)(6,0): ∣6∣−∣0∣=6|6| - |0| = 6. Test (8,2)(8,2): ∣8∣−∣2∣=6|8| - |2| = 6. Test (−8,2)(-8,2): ∣−8∣−∣2∣=6|-8| - |2| = 6. Hence, ∣x∣−∣y∣=6|x| - |y| = 6 uniquely fits all vertices of the graph.

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