Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Algebra

Algebra — practice question

(a)[3]

Sketch, on the same diagram, the graphs of $y = |x + 2k|$ and $y = |2x - 3k|$, where $k$ is a positive constant. Give, in terms of $k$, the coordinates of the points where each graph crosses the axes.

(b)[4]

Find, in terms of $k$, the coordinates of the two intersection points of the graphs.

(c)[2]

Find, in terms of $k$, the greatest value of $t$ that satisfies the inequality $|2^t + 2k| \ge |2^{t-1} - 3k|$.

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