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2.7 Solving Modulus Problems

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Question 5

The altitude of a specialized drone AAA, in meters, relative to a reference platform is modeled by the function A(t)=1.5∣t−6∣−12A(t) = 1.5|t - 6| - 12A(t)=1.5∣t−6∣−12, where t∈Rt \in \mathbb{R}t∈R represents the time in seconds since a tracking sensor was activated.

a.

State the coordinates of the vertex P P\,P of the graph of y=A(t)y = A(t)y=A(t).

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b.

Calculate the value of the composite function AA(2)AA(2)AA(2).

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c.

Determine the set of values of t t\,t for which 1.5∣t−6∣−12<2t−31.5|t - 6| - 12 < 2t - 31.5∣t−6∣−12<2t−3.

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d.

Solve the equation A(∣t∣)=0A(|t|) = 0A(∣t∣)=0.

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2.7 Solving Modulus Problems Questions

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30 exam-style questions on Edexcel A Level Maths 2.7 Solving Modulus Problems. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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