Modulus Functions - Sketching Graphs (AQA A-Level Mathematics): Flashcards

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What does the modulus function give?

Absolute value (always positive)

∣x∣|x| when x≥0x \geq 0

xx

∣x∣|x| when x<0x < 0

−x-x

Solution: ∣x∣≤3|x| \leq 3

−3≤x≤3-3 \leq x \leq 3

Solution: ∣x∣>2|x| > 2

x<−2x < -2 or x>2x > 2

First step solving ∣x−1∣≤4|x - 1| \leq 4

Rewrite as −4≤x−1≤4-4 \leq x - 1 \leq 4

First step solving ∣2x+3∣>7|2x + 3| > 7

Split: 2x+3>72x + 3 > 7 or 2x+3<−72x + 3 < -7

Meaning of 'modulus'

Distance from origin

Effect of modulus on negative graph part

Reflects negative parts above x-axis

Shape of y=∣f(x)∣y = |f(x)| graph

V-shape, at or above x-axis

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