Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Algebra

Algebra — practice question

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Solve for $x$ in $|x - 2| = |\tfrac{1}{3}x|$.

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This 3-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: State or show the non-modular equation $(x-2)^2 = \left(\frac{1}{3}x\right)^2$, or an equivalent statement, or the pair of equations $x-2 = \pm \frac{1}{3}x$

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