Edexcel C34 2016 June — Question 6

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleC34 (Core Mathematics 3 & 4)
Year2016
SessionJune
TopicModulus function

6. Given that \(a\) and \(b\) are constants and that \(a > b > 0\)
  1. on separate diagrams, sketch the graph with equation
    1. \(y = | x - a |\)
    2. \(y = | x - a | - b\) Show on each sketch the coordinates of each point at which the graph crosses or meets the \(x\)-axis and the \(y\)-axis.
  2. Hence or otherwise find the complete set of values of \(x\) for which $$| x - a | - b < \frac { 1 } { 2 } x$$ giving your answer in terms of \(a\) and \(b\).