11 Questions Graphing Absolute Value Equations: Dilations and Reflections – MATH Graph absolute value functions. Based on Common Core CC Standard HS.IF.C.7.B HSG.CO.A.2 The general form of an absolute value equation is: y = x y = |x| y = x² y= 3x A dilation means that a graph: gets larger or smaller in size. moves left or right. is flipped over the x-axis. rotates about the origin. A reflection means that a graph: gets bigger or smaller. moves right or left. is flipped over the x or y-axis. is rotated about the origin. … and 8 more awesome questions! Check them out by clicking “Play”.