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3.1 Algebra and functions (A-level only)

3.1 Algebra and functions (A-level only)

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Question 210

A signal processor measures the deviation of a frequency signal t t\,t from a set point. The response function R(t)R(t)R(t) is modelled by R(t)=∣3t−a∣−bR(t) = |3t - a| - bR(t)=∣3t−a∣−b, where a a\,a and b b\,b are positive constants with a>ba > ba>b.

a.

Sketch, on separate diagrams, the graphs of the functions defined by:

(i) y=∣3t−a∣y = |3t - a|y=∣3t−a∣

(ii) y=∣3t−a∣−by = |3t - a| - by=∣3t−a∣−b

On each sketch, clearly label the coordinates of the minimum point and the point at which the graph intersects the yyy-axis.

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b.

Solve the equation

∣3t−a∣−b=5t |3t - a| - b = 5t ∣3t−a∣−b=5t

giving your answer for t t\,t in terms of a a\,a and bbb.

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281 exam-style questions on CCEA A Level Maths 3.1 Algebra and functions (A-level only), covering 3.1.1 Algebra and functions (A-level only), 3.1.2 Algebra and functions (A-level only), 3.1.3 Algebra and functions (A-level only), 3.1.4 Algebra and functions (A-level only), 3.1.5 Algebra and functions (A-level only), 3.1.6 Algebra and functions (A-level only), 3.1.7 Algebra and functions (A-level only), 3.1.8 Algebra and functions (A-level only), 3.1.9 Algebra and functions (A-level only), and 3.1 Algebra and functions (A-level only). Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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