a Show that y = mx + b intersects y = |x + 1| if m > 1 or m < -1. b Given that -1 < m < 1, find the relationship between b and m so that the two graphs do not intersect. c Generalise these results for y = |px – q|.

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a Show that y = mx + b intersects y = |x + 1| if m > 1 or m < -1.
b Given that -1 < m < 1, find the relationship between b and m so that the two graphs do not
intersect.
c Generalise these results for y = |px – q|.
Transcribed Image Text:a Show that y = mx + b intersects y = |x + 1| if m > 1 or m < -1. b Given that -1 < m < 1, find the relationship between b and m so that the two graphs do not intersect. c Generalise these results for y = |px – q|.
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