Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Algebra

Algebra — practice question

(a)[3]

On one diagram, sketch the graphs of $y = |3x + 2a|$ and $y = |3x - 4a|$, where $a$ is a positive constant. State the coordinates of the points at which each graph meets the axes.

(b)[3]

Find the coordinates of the intersection point of the two graphs.

(c)[1]

Deduce the solution of the inequality $|3x + 2a| < |3x - 4a|$.

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