Select the correct answer.
which statement is correct with respect to f(x) = -3|x − 1| + 12?

Opt. D.

Step-by-step explanation:

To solve this problem we need to focus our attention in the abs(x-1) function,

If x>1, then abs|x-1|= x-1, if x<1 then abs|x-1|= 1-x. And in the two intervals, the function opens upwards.

But our function has -3 multiplying abs|x-1|, This means that our function opens downward.

The vertex point can be found when x=1, since abs(x-1)=0. this gives f(1)=12

the entire expression should be subtracted from 30. to subtract the quantity, distribute the negative sign, which changes the signs on the terms. so, the –2 changes to positive and gets added to 30 instead of subtracted from it.

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