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Modulus Case Method

The document explains how to solve modulus functions using the case method, specifically for the expression |x - 1| + |x - 3|. It identifies critical points at x = 1 and x = 3, divides the number line into intervals, and evaluates the expression in each interval to derive a piecewise function. The final answer is a piecewise function: -2x + 4 for x < 1, 2 for 1 <= x < 3, and 2x - 4 for x >= 3.

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Modulus Case Method

The document explains how to solve modulus functions using the case method, specifically for the expression |x - 1| + |x - 3|. It identifies critical points at x = 1 and x = 3, divides the number line into intervals, and evaluates the expression in each interval to derive a piecewise function. The final answer is a piecewise function: -2x + 4 for x < 1, 2 for 1 <= x < 3, and 2x - 4 for x >= 3.

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Solving Modulus Functions Using Case Method

Example: |x - 1| + |x - 3|

Step 1: Identify Critical Points

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The modulus expressions are |x - 1| and |x - 3|.

Set them equal to zero to get critical points:

- x - 1 = 0 => x = 1

- x - 3 = 0 => x = 3

So the critical points are: x = 1 and x = 3

Step 2: Divide into Intervals Based on Critical Points

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1. Case 1: x < 1

2. Case 2: 1 <= x < 3

3. Case 3: x >= 3

Step 3: Evaluate the Expression in Each Interval

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Case 1: x < 1

Both expressions are negative, so remove modulus with a minus sign:

|x - 1| + |x - 3| = -(x - 1) - (x - 3)

= -x + 1 - x + 3 = -2x + 4

Case 2: 1 <= x < 3

x - 1 is non-negative, x - 3 is negative:

|x - 1| + |x - 3| = (x - 1) - (x - 3)

=x-1-x+3=2
Solving Modulus Functions Using Case Method

Case 3: x >= 3

Both expressions are non-negative:

|x - 1| + |x - 3| = (x - 1) + (x - 3)

= x - 1 + x - 3 = 2x - 4

Final Answer (Piecewise Function)

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|x - 1| + |x - 3| =

-2x + 4, if x < 1

2, if 1 <= x < 3

2x - 4, if x >= 3

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