Lear NEOnlne Modulus Function Modulus Function Definition Last updated date: 24th Jan 2023 + Total views: 288k + Views today: 2.83k Modulus function is an interesting topic in Math and an important one from a competitive examinations’ point of view. The modulus function only gives a positive value of any variable or a number as the output. It is also known as the absolute value function because it gives a non- negative value for any independent variable, no matter if itis positive or negative. In other words, a modulus function gives the magnitude of a number. Therefore, this function is also considered as the distance of a number from the origin or zero on the graph. It is commonly represented as y = |x|, where x represents a real number, and y = {(x), representing all positive real numbers, including 0, and fR—R and xe R The expression in which a modulus can be defined is given below: { x ifx>0 fx) = a ife<0 Here, x represents any non-negative number, and the function generates a positive equivalent of x. For a negative number, x<0, the function generates (-x) where ~(-x) = positive value of x However, there are different cases for a modular function and can mean differently for various contexts. Case 1:Lear NEOnlne For y = |x|, where x is a real number, i.e., x > 0, since variables can have real values only, Here, the modulus function of the real variable stays the positive value of the real number. For example, For x = 2, y=[,ie,=2. Case 2: For y = [f(x)], here we use f(x) instead of |x|, and therefore, the modulus changes the function value and properties, modifying the overall function. A few examples are given below: {f%)| a>0 =>f(x)=+a lf)|=a; a=0 =>f(x)=0 f= a; a<0 => There is no solution to this equation because a modulus function can never result in a negative outcome. Modulus Function Graph In modulus function, every time |x| = 4, the value of x = 44. For plotting the graph, we need to take certain values first, When x = -5 then y = f(x) = |x}Lear NEOnlne Similarly, for x = -5, -4, -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, the respective values of y will be 5, 4, 3, 2, Ty Di A hy Se MoS (Image will be Uploaded Soon) Here for x > 0, the graph represents a line where y = x. Similarly for x < 0, the graph is a line where y = -x. Also, the vertex of the modulus graph y = |x| is given by (0,0). Thus, from the graph, we can conclude that the values of the modulus function are always positive for all the values of x. As the modulus function is understood as a non-negative value, therefore, it can be said that the modulus of a variable is similar to that of the square root of the square of the variable. Here's how: l= a? Domain and Range of Modulus Function In the graph, both the lines hold true the definition of modulus functions and help define the domain and range of modulus function, i.e., the domain = R (or Real Numbers) Range = [0,~); where the range of modulus function is the upper half of the real numbers (R+), i.e., all the positive real numbers, including 0. Properties of Modulus Function Since the modulus function can be effective to find inequality between the numbers, here are the following properties of the modulus function:Lear NEOnlne Here are some other non-negative expressions that can explain the non-negative value of the modulus function: 1. The even exponent of an expression or variable can be defined as x", where n € Z. 2. The even root of a variable can be defined as x", where n € Z. 3. The value of y can be defined as y = 1-sinx or y = 1-cosx; (since sinx < 1 and cosx <1) *When a> 0, Here, x lies between ~a and a, not considering the endpoints of the interval, i.e. Iki0>-aa;a>0 3x<-aorx>a=Xx€ (-@, -a) U (a, ~) Since the inequalities can be useful to express intervals in the compact form, here's an example of the cosec trigonometric function range that is defined as x € (-», -1] U [1,=}, represented as: Ixje4 If(x)| 0, > -a |x| p? & |x] >pex<-p,x>p pesx?sq? opsixisqaxe—g,—pup,q 2 » p2 p < |x] 0, then |x +2) =x+2and Ifx+2.<0, then |x +2] =-(x + 2) Case 1: If x +2 > 0, we have Ik+2|=x+2 >x+2=6 =x=6-2=4 Case 2: If x +2 <0, we have Ix+2)=-(+2) =7(x+2)=6 3-x-2=6 >x=-2-6=-8 Hence, the solution for x is -8 and 4. We can say -8 | ee | | sedis Rul > Rational Numbers Between Two 7 [sree tees Rational Numbers XXXVII Roman Numeral - Conversion, Rules, Uses, and FAQs