Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Algebra

Algebra — practice question

(a)[1]

Given a positive constant $a$, sketch the graph of $y = |3x - 2a|$.

(b)[3]

Using the graph or another suitable method, solve the inequality $|3x - 2a| < x + 5a$.

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This 4-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Correct straight-line graph with symmetry, placed in the right position, in both the first and second quadrants, with the key coordinates marked accurately

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