OCR H240/03 — Question 1 7 marks

Exam BoardOCR
ModuleH240/03 (Pure Mathematics and Mechanics)
Marks7
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TopicModulus function
TypeSolve |linear| compared to linear: algebraic only
DifficultyStandard +0.3 Part (a) is straightforward substitution requiring recognition that |x|=3 gives x=±3. Part (b) is a standard modulus inequality requiring case analysis (2x-1≥0 and 2x-1<0), solving two linear inequalities, and expressing in set notation. This is slightly above average difficulty due to the case work and set notation requirement, but remains a textbook exercise with well-established methods.
Spec1.02l Modulus function: notation, relations, equations and inequalities

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  1. If \(| x | = 3\), find the possible values of \(| 2 x - 1 |\).
  2. Find the set of values of \(x\) for which \(| 2 x - 1 | > x + 1\). Give your answer in set notation.

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\begin{enumerate}[label=(\alph*)]
\item If $| x | = 3$, find the possible values of $| 2 x - 1 |$.
\item Find the set of values of $x$ for which $| 2 x - 1 | > x + 1$.

Give your answer in set notation.
\end{enumerate}

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