The modulus functionAQA A-Level Maths: Mind map
Definition
Sketching
Key features
Modulus function
y = |ax + b|
V-shapenever negativevertex on x-axis
Piecewise form
Counting solutions
Exam tips
Exam questions on The modulus function
- The graph of is considered.Write without modulus signs, stating the values of for which each form applies.2 marks
- The curve and the horizontal line , where is a constant, are considered.Find the coordinates of the points where the curve meets the axes.2 marks
- The curve has equation .Find the coordinates of the vertex of and of the point where meets the -axis, and state the equation of the line of symmetry of .3 marks
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).