CAIE A-Level Mathematics AS 2.1.1 Modulus Equations Questions
Practise statistics and data presentation methods within the AS mathematics syllabus.
- Syllabus
- 2028–2030
- Course
- Mathematics 9709
- Level
- AS
Practise statistics and data presentation methods within the AS mathematics syllabus.
Sketch, on the same diagram, the graphs of y=|3 x-5| and y=2 x+7.
Draw V-shaped graph with vertex on positive x-axis
Draw (more or less) correct graph of y=2 x+7 with smaller gradient
And crossing y-axis above y-intercept of modulus graph.
Solve the equation |3 x-5|=2 x+7.
Solve 3 x-5=2 x+7 to obtain x=12
Attempt solution of linear equation where signs of 3 x and 2 x are
different
3 x-5=-2 x-7 OE.
Obtain x=−52
Alternative solution for question 4(b)
State or imply non-modulus equation (3x−5)2=(2x+7)2
Must be working with (3x−5)2=(2x+7)2.
Attempt solution of 3-term quadratic equation
Obtain −52 and 12
Hence solve the equation 3y+1−5=2×3y+7, giving your answer correct to 3 significant figures.
Apply logarithms and use power law for 3y=k where k>0 or
correct equivalent
Using their positive answer from part (b)
or greater accuracy;
and no other values.
Obtain 2.26