This graph represents the basic absolute value function stretched vertically. Notice that the factor in front of the absolute value symbol is greater than 1.

The anchor points (-1,1) (0,0) (1,1)
become (-1,3) (0,0) (1,3).
The y component of each coordinate increases by a factor of 3, causing the graph to get thinner.

Click on "original function" above to compare this graph to the basic absolute value graph.

A fraction in front of the absolute value symbol will result in a vertical compression. Unsure of vertical stretch and compression? Read about graphing using transformations.