1.02s Modulus graphs: sketch graph of |ax+b|

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AQA C3 2007 January Q7
9 marks Moderate -0.3
7
  1. Sketch the graph of \(y = | 2 x |\).
  2. On a separate diagram, sketch the graph of \(y = 4 - | 2 x |\), indicating the coordinates of the points where the graph crosses the coordinate axes.
  3. Solve \(4 - | 2 x | = x\).
  4. Hence, or otherwise, solve the inequality \(4 - | 2 x | > x\).
AQA C3 2008 January Q7
12 marks Standard +0.3
7
  1. Describe a sequence of two geometrical transformations that maps the graph of \(y = x ^ { 2 }\) onto the graph of \(y = 4 x ^ { 2 } - 5\).
  2. Sketch the graph of \(y = \left| 4 x ^ { 2 } - 5 \right|\), indicating the coordinates of the point where the curve crosses the \(y\)-axis.
    1. Solve the equation \(\left| 4 x ^ { 2 } - 5 \right| = 4\).
    2. Hence, or otherwise, solve the inequality \(\left| 4 x ^ { 2 } - 5 \right| \geqslant 4\).
AQA C3 2012 January Q5
13 marks Standard +0.3
5
  1. Describe a sequence of two geometrical transformations that maps the graph of \(y = \ln x\) onto the graph of \(y = 4 \ln ( x - \mathrm { e } )\).
  2. Sketch, on the axes given below, the graph of \(y = | 4 \ln ( x - \mathrm { e } ) |\), indicating the exact value of the \(x\)-coordinate where the curve meets the \(x\)-axis.
    1. Solve the equation \(| 4 \ln ( x - e ) | = 4\).
    2. Hence, or otherwise, solve the inequality \(| 4 \ln ( x - e ) | \geqslant 4\). \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{7aa76d26-e3c4-4374-ae4f-8bb61e61b135-3_655_1428_2023_315}
AQA C3 2006 June Q4
8 marks Moderate -0.8
4
  1. Sketch and label on the same set of axes the graphs of:
    1. \(y = | x |\);
    2. \(y = | 2 x - 4 |\).
    1. Solve the equation \(| x | = | 2 x - 4 |\).
    2. Hence, or otherwise, solve the inequality \(| x | > | 2 x - 4 |\).
AQA C3 2009 June Q4
12 marks Standard +0.3
4
  1. Sketch the graph of \(y = \left| 50 - x ^ { 2 } \right|\), indicating the coordinates of the point where the graph crosses the \(y\)-axis.
  2. Solve the equation \(\left| 50 - x ^ { 2 } \right| = 14\).
  3. Hence, or otherwise, solve the inequality \(\left| 50 - x ^ { 2 } \right| > 14\).
  4. Describe a sequence of two geometrical transformations that maps the graph of \(y = x ^ { 2 }\) onto the graph of \(y = 50 - x ^ { 2 }\).
AQA C3 2012 June Q7
11 marks Standard +0.3
7 The sketch shows part of the curve with equation \(y = \mathrm { f } ( x )\). \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{d3c66c34-b09c-4223-8383-cf0a68419bf9-5_632_1029_712_541}
  1. On Figure 2 on page 6, sketch the curve with equation \(y = | \mathrm { f } ( x ) |\).
  2. On Figure 3 on page 6, sketch the curve with equation \(y = \mathrm { f } ( | x | )\).
  3. Describe a sequence of two geometrical transformations that maps the graph of \(y = \mathrm { f } ( x )\) onto the graph of \(y = \frac { 1 } { 2 } \mathrm { f } ( x + 1 )\).
  4. The maximum point of the curve with equation \(y = \mathrm { f } ( x )\) has coordinates \(( - 1,10 )\). Find the coordinates of the maximum point of the curve with equation \(y = \frac { 1 } { 2 } \mathrm { f } ( x + 1 )\).
    (2 marks)
    1. \begin{figure}[h]
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      \end{figure}
    2. \begin{figure}[h]
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      \end{figure}
AQA C3 2014 June Q4
11 marks Standard +0.3
4 The sketch shows part of the curve with equation \(y = \mathrm { f } ( x )\). \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{57412ec0-ad97-4418-8ba8-93f1f7d8aac1-08_536_1054_367_539}
  1. On Figure 2 below, sketch the curve with equation \(y = - | \mathrm { f } ( x ) |\).
  2. On Figure 3 on the page opposite, sketch the curve with equation \(y = \mathrm { f } ( | 2 x | )\).
    1. Describe a sequence of two geometrical transformations that maps the graph of \(y = \mathrm { f } ( x )\) onto the graph of \(y = \mathrm { f } ( 2 x + 2 )\).
    2. Find the coordinates of the image of the point \(P ( 4 , - 3 )\) under the sequence of transformations given in part (c)(i). \begin{figure}[h]
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      \end{figure}
Edexcel C3 Q7
12 marks Standard +0.8
7. (a) Sketch on the same diagram the graphs of \(y = 4 a ^ { 2 } - x ^ { 2 }\) and \(y = | 2 x - a |\), where \(a\) is a positive constant. Show, in terms of \(a\), the coordinates of any points where each graph meets the coordinate axes.
(b) Find the exact solutions of the equation $$4 - x ^ { 2 } = | 2 x - 1 |$$
OCR H240/01 2018 September Q3
6 marks Moderate -0.3
3
  1. The diagram below shows the graphs of \(y = | 3 x - 2 |\) and \(y = | 2 x + 1 |\). \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{e3942549-bfc0-432a-bf49-7d01d44af01a-4_423_682_1110_694} On the diagram in your Printed Answer Booklet, give the coordinates of the points of intersection of the graphs with the coordinate axes.
  2. Solve the equation \(| 2 x + 1 | = | 3 x - 2 |\).
AQA C3 2010 January Q4
6 marks Moderate -0.8
4
  1. Sketch the graph of \(y = | 8 - 2 x |\).
  2. Solve the equation \(| 8 - 2 x | = 4\).
  3. Solve the inequality \(| 8 - 2 x | > 4\).
AQA C3 2007 June Q3
7 marks Moderate -0.8
3
  1. Solve the equation \(\operatorname { cosec } x = 2\), giving all values of \(x\) in the interval \(0 ^ { \circ } < x < 360 ^ { \circ }\).
    (2 marks)
  2. The diagram shows the graph of \(y = \operatorname { cosec } x\) for \(0 ^ { \circ } < x < 360 ^ { \circ }\). \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{9fd9fa54-b0e6-413d-8645-de34b99b859a-03_609_1045_559_479}
    1. The point \(A\) on the curve is where \(x = 90 ^ { \circ }\). State the \(y\)-coordinate of \(A\).
    2. Sketch the graph of \(y = | \operatorname { cosec } x |\) for \(0 ^ { \circ } < x < 360 ^ { \circ }\).
  3. Solve the equation \(| \operatorname { cosec } x | = 2\), giving all values of \(x\) in the interval \(0 ^ { \circ } < x < 360 ^ { \circ }\).
    (2 marks)
AQA C3 2015 June Q2
13 marks Moderate -0.3
2
  1. Sketch, on the axes below, the curve with equation \(y = 4 - | 2 x + 1 |\), indicating the coordinates where the curve crosses the axes.
  2. Solve the equation \(x = 4 - | 2 x + 1 |\).
  3. Solve the inequality \(x < 4 - | 2 x + 1 |\).
  4. Describe a sequence of two geometrical transformations that maps the graph of \(y = | 2 x + 1 |\) onto the graph of \(y = 4 - | 2 x + 1 |\).
    [0pt] [4 marks] \section*{Answer space for question 2}
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AQA Paper 1 2020 June Q4
5 marks Easy -1.2
4
  1. Sketch the graph of \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{08e1f291-7052-40a5-b7b2-13fd1d0137c2-04_933_1093_349_475} 4
  2. Solve the inequality $$4 - | 2 x - 6 | > 2$$
AQA Paper 2 2021 June Q4
6 marks Moderate -0.8
4
  1. On Figure 1 add a sketch of the graph of $$y = | 3 x - 6 |$$ 4
  2. Find the coordinates of the points of intersection of the two graphs.
    Fully justify your answer. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{b7df05bf-f3fc-4705-a13c-6b562896fa9f-05_2488_1716_219_153}
WJEC Unit 3 2019 June Q3
Moderate -0.8
The \(n\)th term of a number sequence is denoted by \(x _ { n }\). The \(( n + 1 )\) th term is defined by \(x _ { n + 1 } = 4 x _ { n } - 3\) and \(x _ { 3 } = 113\). a) Find the values of \(x _ { 2 }\) and \(x _ { 1 }\).
b) Determine whether the sequence is an arithmetic sequence, a geometric sequence or neither. Give reasons for your answer.
a) Express \(5 \sin x - 12 \cos x\) in the form \(R \sin ( x - \alpha )\), where \(R > 0\) and \(0 ^ { \circ } < \alpha < 90 ^ { \circ }\).
b) Find the minimum value of \(\frac { 4 } { 5 \sin x - 12 \cos x + 15 }\).
c) Solve the equation $$5 \sin x - 12 \cos x + 3 = 0$$ for values of \(x\) between \(0 ^ { \circ }\) and \(360 ^ { \circ }\).
05
a) Find the range of values of \(x\) for which \(| 1 - 3 x | > 7\).
b) Sketch the graph of \(y = | 1 - 3 x | - 7\). Clearly label the minimum point and the points where the graph crosses the \(x\)-axis.
CAIE P2 2023 March Q4
7 marks Moderate -0.3
  1. Sketch, on the same diagram, the graphs of \(y = |2x - 1|\) and \(y = 3x - 3\). [2]
  2. Solve the inequality \(|2x - 1| < 3x - 3\). [3]
  3. Find the smallest integer \(N\) satisfying the inequality \(|2 \ln N - 1| < 3 \ln N - 3\). [2]
CAIE P2 2024 March Q2
4 marks Moderate -0.3
  1. Sketch the graph of \(y = |3x - 7|\), stating the coordinates of the points where the graph meets the axes. [2]
  2. Hence find the set of values of the constant \(k\) for which the equation \(|3x - 7| = k(x - 4)\) has exactly two real roots. [2]
Edexcel C3 Q18
11 marks Standard +0.3
\includegraphics{figure_1} Figure 1 shows a sketch of the curve with equation \(y = e^{-x} - 1\).
  1. Copy Fig. 1 and on the same axes sketch the graph of \(y = \frac{1}{2}|x - 1|\). Show the coordinates of the points where the graph meets the axes. [2]
The \(x\)-coordinate of the point of intersection of the graphs is \(\alpha\).
  1. Show that \(x = \alpha\) is a root of the equation \(x + 2e^{-x} - 3 = 0\). [3]
  2. Show that \(-1 < \alpha < 0\). [2]
The iterative formula \(x_{n+1} = -\ln[\frac{1}{2}(3 - x_n)]\) is used to solve the equation \(x + 2e^{-x} - 3 = 0\).
  1. Starting with \(x_0 = -1\), find the values of \(x_1\) and \(x_2\). [2]
  2. Show that, to 2 decimal places, \(\alpha = -0.58\). [2]
Edexcel C3 Q21
7 marks Moderate -0.3
  1. Sketch the graph of \(y = |2x + a|, a > 0\), showing the coordinates of the points where the graph meets the coordinate axes. [2]
  2. On the same axes, sketch the graph of \(y = \frac{1}{x}\). [1]
  3. Explain how your graphs show that there is only one solution of the equation $$x|2x + a| - 1 = 0.$$ [1]
  4. Find, using algebra, the value of \(x\) for which \(x|2x + 1| - 1 = 0\). [3]
Edexcel FP2 Q26
11 marks Standard +0.3
  1. Sketch, on the same axes, the graph of \(y = |(x - 2)(x - 4)|\), and the line with equation \(y = 6 - 2x\). [4]
  2. Find the exact values of \(x\) for which \(|(x - 2)(x - 4)| = 6 - 2x\). [5]
  3. Hence solve the inequality \(|(x - 2)(x - 4)| < 6 - 2x\). [2]
Edexcel FP2 Q43
12 marks Standard +0.3
  1. On the same diagram, sketch the graphs of \(y = |x^2 - 4|\) and \(y = |2x - 1|\), showing the coordinates of the points where the graphs meet the axes. [4]
  2. Solve \(|x^2 - 4| = |2x - 1|\), giving your answers in surd form where appropriate. [5]
  3. Hence, or otherwise, find the set of values of \(x\) for which of \(|x^2 - 4| > |2x - 1|\). [3]
AQA C3 2011 June Q7
12 marks Moderate -0.3
  1. On separate diagrams:
    1. sketch the curve with equation \(y = |3x + 3|\); [2]
    2. sketch the curve with equation \(y = |x^2 - 1|\). [3]
    1. Solve the equation \(|3x + 3| = |x^2 - 1|\). [5]
    2. Hence solve the inequality \(|3x + 3| < |x^2 - 1|\). [2]
Edexcel C3 Q3
8 marks Moderate -0.3
The function f is defined by $$f: x \mapsto |2x - a|, \quad x \in \mathbb{R}$$ where \(a\) is a positive constant.
  1. Sketch the graph of \(y = f(x)\), showing the coordinates of the points where the graph cuts the axes. [2]
  2. On a separate diagram, sketch the graph of \(y = f(2x)\), showing the coordinates of the points where the graph cuts the axes. [2]
  3. Given that a solution of the equation f(x) = \(\frac{1}{2}x\) is \(x = 4\), find the two possible values of \(a\). [4]
Edexcel C3 Q3
7 marks Moderate -0.3
  1. Sketch the graph of \(y = |2x + a|\), \(a > 0\), showing the coordinates of the points where the graph meets the coordinate axes. [2]
  2. On the same axes, sketch the graph of \(y = \frac{1}{x}\). [1]
  3. Explain how your graphs show that there is only one solution of the equation $$x|2x + a| - 1 = 0.$$ [1]
  4. Find, using algebra, the value of \(x\) for which \(x|2x + 1| - 1 = 0\). [3]
OCR MEI C3 2016 June Q4
4 marks Moderate -0.8
By sketching the graphs of \(y = |2x + 1|\) and \(y = -x\) on the same axes, show that the equation \(|2x + 1| = -x\) has two roots. Find these roots. [4]