As part of your foundational math training for interpreting data models, you are asked to review the graph of the function $f(x) = -|x|$. Based on plotting its calculated ordered pairs, what is the resulting shape of this graph?

As a data entry specialist verifying a spreadsheet of coordinates for a graphing project, you must ensure that each input and output for the function $f(x) = -|x|$ is correct. Match each $x$-value input with its corresponding $y$-value output based on the point-plotting method described in your training.

In your role as a data technician, you are verifying a model using the function $f(x) = -|x|$. According to the point-plotting method described in your training, substituting $x = -3$ into this function results in a $y$-value of 3.

In your role as a data visualization specialist, you are documenting the manual verification process used to double-check automated graphing models. Arrange the following steps in the correct order to graph the function $f(x) = -|x|$ using the point-plotting method as described in your technical manual.

During your technical training on data visualization, you are instructed to manually plot the baseline model for the function $f(x) = -|x|$ by substituting a range of $x$-values to find their corresponding $y$-values. When you plot these ordered pairs on a coordinate plane and connect them, it produces a ____-opening V-shaped graph.