4. Graphing Trigonometric Functions
Graphs of the Sine and Cosine Functions
4. Graphing Trigonometric Functions
Graphs of the Sine and Cosine Functions - Video Tutorials & Practice Problems
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Graph of Sine and Cosine Function
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ProblemSketch the function y=cos(x)−1 on the graph below.
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ProblemDetermine the value of y=sin(−2π)+50 without using a calculator or the unit circle.
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y=50
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y=51
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y=49
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y=50+23
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Example 1
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Amplitude and Reflection of Sine and Cosine
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ProblemDetermine the value of y=−2⋅sin(−23π)+10 without using a calculator or the unit circle.
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y=8
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y=10
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y=−2
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y=12
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ProblemGraph the function y=−3⋅cos(x).
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Example 1
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Period of Sine and Cosine Functions
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ProblemGiven below is the graph of the function y=sin(bx). Determine the correct value for b.
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b=π
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b=2
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b=21
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b=4
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ProblemThe Period for the function y=cos(bx) is T=20π. Determine the correct value of b.
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b=101
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b=10
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b=20
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b=201
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- In Exercises 1–6, determine the amplitude of each function. Then graph the function and y = sin x in the same ...
- In Exercises 1–6, determine the amplitude of each function. Then graph the function and y = sin x in the same ...
- An object in simple harmonic motion has position function s(t), in inches, from an equilibrium point, as follo...
- Fill in the blank(s) to correctly complete each sentence.The graph of y = sin (x + π/4) is obtained by shiftin...
- For each function, give the amplitude, period, vertical translation, and phase shift, as applicable.y = 3 - ¼ ...
- Match each function with its graph in choices A–I. (One choice will not be used.)y = cos (x - π/4)A. <IMAGE...
- For each function, give the amplitude, period, vertical translation, and phase shift, as applicable.y = 3 cos ...
- For each function, give the amplitude, period, vertical translation, and phase shift, as applicable.y = -sin (...
- Graph each function over the interval [-2π, 2π]. Give the amplitude. See Example 1.y = 2 cos x
- Graph each function over the interval [-2π, 2π]. Give the amplitude. See Example 1.y = ⅔ sin x
- Match each function with its graph in choices A–I. (One choice will not be used.) y = -1 + cos xA. <...
- Graph each function over the interval [-2π, 2π]. Give the amplitude. See Example 1.y = -2 sin x
- Match each function in Column I with the appropriate description in Column II. I ...
- Fill in the blank(s) to correctly complete each sentence.The graph of y = cos (x - π/6) is obtained by shiftin...
- An object in simple harmonic motion has position function s(t), in inches, from an equilibrium point, as foll...
- Match each function in Column I with the appropriate description in Column II.Iy = -4 sin(3x - 2)IIA. amplitud...
- Graph each function over a two-period interval. Give the period and amplitude. See Examples 2–5.y = sin ⅔ x
- Graph each function over a one-period interval.y = -2 cos x
- Graph each function over a two-period interval. Give the period and amplitude. See Examples 2–5.y = sin 3x
- Each function graphed is of the form y = c + cos x, y = c + sin x, y = cos(x - d), or y = sin(x - d), where d ...
- Each function graphed is of the form y = c + cos x, y = c + sin x, y = cos(x - d), or y = sin(x - d), where d ...
- Graph each function over a two-period interval. Give the period and amplitude. See Examples 2–5.y = 2 sin ¼ x
- Each function graphed is of the form y = c + cos x, y = c + sin x, y = cos(x - d), or y = sin(x - d), where d ...
- An object in simple harmonic motion has position function s(t), in inches, from an equilibrium point, as follo...
- Fill in the blank(s) to correctly complete each sentence.The graph of y = 4 sin x is obtained by stretching th...
- Graph each function over a two-period interval. Give the period and amplitude. See Examples 2–5.y = -2 cos 3x
- For each function, give the amplitude, period, vertical translation, and phase shift, as applicable.y = 2 sin ...
- For each function, give the amplitude, period, vertical translation, and phase shift, as applicable.y = -¼ cos...
- Decide whether each statement is true or false. If false, explain why.The graph of y = sec x in Figure 37 sugg...
- Graph each function over a two-period interval. Give the period and amplitude. See Examples 2–5.y = -2 sin 2 π...
- For each function, give the amplitude, period, vertical translation, and phase shift, as applicable.y = 3 cos ...
- Graph each function over a two-period interval. Give the period and amplitude. See Examples 2–5.y = ½ cos π ...
- For each function, give the amplitude, period, vertical translation, and phase shift, as applicable.y = 2 - si...
- Graph each function over a two-period interval. Give the period and amplitude. See Examples 2–5.y = π sin πx
- Graph each function over a two-period interval.y = cos (x - π/2 )
- Fill in the blank(s) to correctly complete each sentence.The graph of y = -3 sin x is obtained by stretching t...
- Graph each function over a one-period interval.y = -½ cos (πx - π)
- Determine an equation of the form y = a cos bx or y = a sin bx, where b > 0, for the given graph. See Examp...
- Graph each function over a two-period interval.y = sin (x + π/4)
- Determine an equation of the form y = a cos bx or y = a sin bx, where b > 0, for the given graph. See Examp...
- Determine an equation of the form y = a cos bx or y = a sin bx, where b > 0, for the given graph. See Examp...
- Graph each function over a two-period interval.y = 2 cos (x - π/3)
- Determine the simplest form of an equation for each graph. Choose b > 0, and include no phase shifts.<IM...
- Determine an equation of the form y = a cos bx or y = a sin bx, where b > 0, for the given graph. See Examp...
- Determine the simplest form of an equation for each graph. Choose b > 0, and include no phase shifts.<IM...
- Determine an equation of the form y = a cos bx or y = a sin bx, where b > 0, for the given graph. See Examp...
- Graph each function over a one-period interval. See Example 3.y = (3/2) sin [2(x + π/4)]
- Determine an equation of the form y = a cos bx or y = a sin bx, where b > 0, for the given graph. See Examp...
- Graph each function over a one-period interval.y = -4 sin(2x - π)
- Graph each function over a one-period interval.y = (1/2) cos ((1/2)x - π/4)
- For each function, give the amplitude, period, vertical translation, and phase shift, as applicable.y = 2 sin ...
- Fill in the blank(s) to correctly complete each sentence.The graph of y = 6 + 3 sin x is obtained by shifting ...
- Graph each function over a two-period interval. See Example 4.y = -3 + 2 sin x
- Graph each function over a two-period interval. See Example 4.y = -1 - 2 cos 5x
- Graph each function over a two-period interval.y = 1 - 2 cos ((1/2)x)
- Graph each function over a two-period interval.y = -2 + (1/2) sin 3x
- Graph each function over a two-period interval.y = -3 + 2 sin (x + π/2)
- Fill in the blank(s) to correctly complete each sentence.The graph of y = -5 + 2 cos x is obtained by shifting...
- Graph each function over a two-period interval.y = sin [2(x + π/4) ] + 1/2
- For each function, give the amplitude, period, vertical translation, and phase shift, as applicable.y = -½ cos...
- Fill in the blank(s) to correctly complete each sentence.The graph of y = 3 + 5 cos (x + π/5) is obtained by s...
- For each function, give the amplitude, period, vertical translation, and phase shift, as applicable.y = 2 sin ...
- Fill in the blank(s) to correctly complete each sentence.The graph of y = -2 + 3 cos (x - π/6) is obtained by...
- Match each function with its graph in choices A–I. (One choice will not be used.)y = sin (x - π/4)A. <IMAGE...
- For each function, give the amplitude, period, vertical translation, and phase shift, as applicable.y = 1 + 2 ...
- In Exercises 1–6, determine the amplitude of each function. Then graph the function and y = sin x in the same ...
- Graph y = 1/2 sin x + cos x, 0 ≤ x ≤ 2π.
- In Exercises 7–16, determine the amplitude and period of each function. Then graph one period of the function....
- In Exercises 7–16, determine the amplitude and period of each function. Then graph one period of the function....
- In Exercises 12–13, use a vertical shift to graph one period of the function. y = 2 cos 1/3 x − 2
- In Exercises 7–16, determine the amplitude and period of each function. Then graph one period of the function....
- In Exercises 14–15, use the method of adding y-coordinates to graph each function for 0 ≤ x ≤ 2π. y = sin x +...
- Graph each function. See Examples 1 and 2. ƒ(x) = 3|x|
- In Exercises 17–30, determine the amplitude, period, and phase shift of each function. Then graph one period o...
- Graph each function. See Examples 1 and 2. ƒ(x) = ⅔ |x|
- Graph each function. See Examples 1 and 2. g(x) = 2x²
- In Exercises 17–30, determine the amplitude, period, and phase shift of each function. Then graph one period o...
- Graph each function. See Examples 1 and 2. g(x) = ½ x²
- In Exercises 17–30, determine the amplitude, period, and phase shift of each function. Then graph one period o...
- Graph each function. See Examples 1 and 2. ƒ(x) = -½ x²
- In Exercises 17–30, determine the amplitude, period, and phase shift of each function. Then graph one period o...
- Graph each function. See Examples 1 and 2. ƒ(x) = -3|x|
- Graph each function. See Examples 1 and 2. h(x) = |-½ x|
- Graph each function. See Examples 1 and 2. h(x) = √4x
- Graph each function. See Examples 1 and 2. ƒ(x) = -√-x
- Concept Check Plot each point, and then plot the points that are symmetric to the given point with point with ...
- Concept Check Plot each point, and then plot the points that are symmetric to the given point with point with ...
- Concept Check Plot each point, and then plot the points that are symmetric to the given point with point with ...
- Concept Check Plot each point, and then plot the points that are symmetric to the given point with point with ...
- Concept Check Plot each point, and then plot the points that are symmetric to the given point with point with ...
- Concept Check Plot each point, and then plot the points that are symmetric to the given point with point with ...
- Determine whether each function is even, odd, or neither. See Example 5. ƒ(x) = -x³ + 2x
- Determine whether each function is even, odd, or neither. See Example 5. ƒ(x) = 0.5x⁴ - 2x² + 6
- In Exercises 53–60, use a vertical shift to graph one period of the function. y = sin x + 2
- Determine whether each function is even, odd, or neither. See Example 5. ƒ(x) = x³ - x + 9
- Determine whether each function is even, odd, or neither. See Example 5. 1 ƒ(x) = x + —— x⁵
- In Exercises 53–60, use a vertical shift to graph one period of the function. y = cos x + 3
- Graph each function. See Examples 6 – 8. ƒ(x) = x² - 1
- In Exercises 53–60, use a vertical shift to graph one period of the function. y = −3 sin 2πx + 2
- Graph each function. See Examples 6 – 8. g(x) = (x - 4)²
- In Exercises 61–66, use the method of adding y-coordinates to graph each function for 0 ≤ x ≤ 2π. y = 3 cos x...
- In Exercises 61–66, use the method of adding y-coordinates to graph each function for 0 ≤ x ≤ 2π. y = cos x +...
- Graph each function. See Examples 6 – 8. g(x) = |x| - 1
- In Exercises 61–66, use the method of adding y-coordinates to graph each function for 0 ≤ x ≤ 2π. y = cos x +...
- Graph each function. See Examples 6 – 8. h(x) = -(x + 1)³
- In Exercises 67–68, use the method of adding y-coordinates to graph each function for 0 ≤ x ≤ 4. y = cos πx +...
- Graph each function. See Examples 6 – 8. h(x) = 2x² - 1
- Graph each function. See Examples 6 – 8. ƒ(x) = 2(x - 2)² - 4
- Graph each function. See Examples 6 – 8. ƒ(x) = √x + 2
- Graph each function. See Examples 6 – 8. ƒ(x) = √-x
- Graph each function. See Examples 6 – 8. _ ƒ(x) = 2√x + 1
- Graph each function. See Examples 6 – 8. g(x) = ½ x³ - 4
- In Exercises 79–82, graph f, g, and h in the same rectangular coordinate system for 0 ≤ x ≤ 2π. Obtain the gra...
- In Exercises 79–82, graph f, g, and h in the same rectangular coordinate system for 0 ≤ x ≤ 2π. Obtain the gra...