The thermal intensity H H\,H of a heating element over a distance x x\,x from its center is modeled by the function
H(x)=A−∣5x−B∣H(x) = A - |5x - B|H(x)=A−∣5x−B∣
where A A\,A and B B\,B are positive constants, with A>BA > BA>B.
Find, giving your answers in terms of A A\,A and BBB: (i) the coordinates of the maximum point of the graph of H(x)H(x)H(x), (ii) the coordinates of the point of intersection of the graph with the yyy-axis, (iii) the coordinates of the points of intersection of the graph with the xxx-axis.
Sketch the graph of H(x)H(x)H(x) and, on the same axes, add the graph with equation G(x)=2∣x∣−5G(x) = 2|x| - 5G(x)=2∣x∣−5.
Given that the graphs of H(x)H(x)H(x) and G(x)G(x)G(x) intersect at the points where x=−1x = -1x=−1 and x=3x = 3x=3,
find the value of A A\,A and the value of BBB.
Practise Edexcel A Level Maths 2.7 Solving Modulus Problems with exam-style questions for A Level Maths. 32 questions, matched to the Edexcel A Level Maths (9MA0) specification and written in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.