2025 TMJC P1 Q1

2025 TMJC P1 Q1

6 marks
  1. On the same diagram, sketch the graphs of \(y = |x - a|\) and \(y = \frac{1}{|x - a|}\), where \(a\) is a real constant such that \(a > 1\). You should show clearly the equations of any asymptotes and axial intercepts of both graphs.[3]
  2. Hence, or otherwise, solve the inequality \(|x - a| > \frac{1}{|x - a|}\).[3]

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Answer:(b) \(x < a - 1\) or \(x > a + 1\)

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