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The modulus function is defined as the absolute value of a number, ignoring its sign. It is represented by 'mod' on calculators. Modulus functions appear in equations and inequalities, which can be solved graphically by sketching the graphs and algebraically by techniques like squaring both sides. Sample problems involve finding solutions to equations and inequalities with modulus terms, as well as transformations of graphs.

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Modulus Functions PDF

The modulus function is defined as the absolute value of a number, ignoring its sign. It is represented by 'mod' on calculators. Modulus functions appear in equations and inequalities, which can be solved graphically by sketching the graphs and algebraically by techniques like squaring both sides. Sample problems involve finding solutions to equations and inequalities with modulus terms, as well as transformations of graphs.

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Modulus functions

The magnitude of x / absolute value


x Ignoring the sign
Read as ‘mod x’
On calculator: Abs

5 5
The modulus function is defined as:

x x0
x 
 x x0
Sketch
y x
sketch y  3x  1
sketch y  x  4 for  3  x  3
2

1. Draw the graph of y  x 4 2

2. Now reflect in the x-axis all the parts of the


graph which lie below the x-axis.
sketch y  sin x for 0  x  2

1. Draw the graph of y  sin x


2. Now reflect in the x-axis all the parts of the
graph which lie below the x-axis.
sketch y  3 | x |
sketch y | x  1 |  | x  2 |
f ( x)  ( x  1)  4
2

1) Sketch y = f(x)
f ( x)  ( x  1)  4
2

2) Sketch y =|f(x)|
f ( x)  ( x  1)  4
2

3) Sketch y =f(|x|)
Homework:
Exercise 2D page 35

Numbers: 2, 4, 6
Equations and inequalities
with modulus signs

Solve:
• Graphically
• Algebraically
Equations involving modulus functions

Graphical approach is often best – as we can see the


approximate solutions and how many to expect.
Solve the equation: | 3  2 x | x  1
Sketch y=|3 – 2x|

Add y = x – 1
| 3  2 x | x  1
Square both sides
Can be dangerous – may produce spurious
answers: always check solutions.
Solve the equation: | x  2 | 3
Solve the equation: | x  1 | 6 x
2
Solve the equation: | 2 x  3 || x |
Homework: Exercise 2E page 37
Question 1 a to h

As well as: Ex 2D
Inequalities involving modulus functions

It is advisable to draw a sketch and then to find


the critical points when trying to solve inequalities
with modulus functions.
Solve the inequality: | x  2 | 2 x  3
Solve the inequality | x  3x | 2
2
Homework: Exercise 2E page 37
Question 2

As well as: Exercise 2E


Self study
Transformations of graphs

• Work through examples and practice


exercise 2F

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