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Figure 4 shows a sketch of the graph with equation

y = | 2x – 3k |

where k is a positive constant.

(a) Sketch the graph with equation y = f (x) where

f (x) = k – | 2x – 3k |

stating
• the coordinates of the maximum point
• the coordinates of any points where the graph cuts the coordinate axes
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(b) Find, in terms of k, the set of values of x for which

k – | 2x – 3k | > x – k

giving your answer in set notation.

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(c) Find, in terms of k, the coordinates of the minimum point of the graph with equation

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y = 3 – 5f  x
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2. In this question you must show all stages of your working.

Solutions relying entirely on calculator technology are not acceptable.

y = | 3 − 2x |

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Figure 1 shows a sketch of the graph with equation y = | 3 − 2x |

Solve

| 3 − 2x | = 7 + x
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The number of subscribers to two different music streaming companies is

being monitored.
The number of subscribers, NA , in thousands, to company A is modelled by
the equation

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NA = |t – 3| + 4 t0
where t is the time in years since monitoring began.
The number of subscribers, NB , in thousands, to company B is modelled by
the equation
NB = 8 – |2t – 6| t0
where t is the time in years since monitoring began.
Figure 2 shows a sketch of the graph of NA and the graph of NB over a 5-year period.

Use the equations of the models to answer parts (a), (b), (c) and (d).
(a) Find the initial difference between the number of subscribers to company A and the
number of subscribers to company B.
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When t = T company A reduced its subscription prices and the number of
subscribers increased.
(b) Suggest a value for T, giving a reason for your answer.
(2)
(c) Find the range of values of t for which NA > NB giving your answer in set notation.
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(d) State a limitation of the model used for company B.
(1)

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