What is the graph of the absolute value equation? y = | x - 5 | - 4
can someone show me how to do this because i'm getting lost

See below.

Step-by-step explanation:

The graph of |x| is shaped like a V with the vertex at (0, 0). Note the  vertical lines mean 'absolute value'  so all values of the function are positive.

|x - 5|  is the same V but  translated 5 units in the positive x direction. Finally the - 4 translates the whole graph vertically downwards so the vertex is at the point (5, -4).

(c, 0) i might be wrong so don't put full faith on my answer