Dominating an Absolute Difference

Problem

Let f(x)=2∣x+1∣−∣x−2∣f(x)=2|x+1|-|x-2|.

1. Solve the inequality f(x)⩽0f(x)\leqslant 0. 2. Let g(x)=∣3x−a∣g(x)=|3x-a|. If g(x)⩾f(x)g(x)\geqslant f(x) for all x∈Rx\in\mathbb R, find the range of aa.

Answer

Solution

Difficulty5/10
Topicsfunctions, Absolute Value, inequality, Casework

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