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MATHEMATICS · Multi-part · A Level · Mathematics · Algebra and Functions · Algebra and Functions

Problem

The function pp is defined on R\mathbb R by p(x)=∣ ∣x−1∣−2∣p(x)=\bigl|\,|x-1|-2\bigr|. (i) Show that pp attains only non-negative values and find the exact range of pp. (ii) Solve the inequality p(x)≤1p(x)\le 1. Express the solution set in interval notation. (iii) Verify your answer to part (ii) by referring to the graph of y=p(x)y=p(x). (A sketch, not a precise plot, is sufficient.)

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