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The modulus functionAQA A-Level Maths: Mind map

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Modulus function

y = |ax + b|

V-shapenever negativevertex on x-axis
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Exam questions on The modulus function

  1. The graph of y=∣2x−6∣y=|2x-6| is considered.
    Write y=∣2x−6∣y=|2x-6| without modulus signs, stating the values of xx for which each form applies.2 marks
  2. The curve y=∣x+4∣y=|x+4| and the horizontal line y=ky=k, where kk is a constant, are considered.
    Find the coordinates of the points where the curve y=∣x+4∣y=|x+4| meets the axes.2 marks
  3. The curve CC has equation y=∣4−3x∣y=|4-3x|.
    Find the coordinates of the vertex of CC and of the point where CC meets the yy-axis, and state the equation of the line of symmetry of CC.3 marks
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Written by the Exaim team, led by Shaun Daswani (Head of Upper Secondary, Improve ME Institute; MSc Financial Mathematics, Imperial College London; BSc, UCL) and Jason Daswani (operational lead, Improve ME Institute; LSE).