Edexcel AEA 2015 June — Question 1

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleAEA (Advanced Extension Award)
Year2015
SessionJune
TopicModulus function

1.(a)Sketch the graph of the curve with equation $$y = | \ln ( 2 x + 5 ) | \quad x > - \frac { 5 } { 2 }$$ On your sketch you should clearly state the equations of any asymptotes and mark the coordinates of points where the curve meets the coordinate axes.
(b)Solve the equation \(| \ln ( 2 x + 5 ) | = \ln 9\)