Corrections Flashcard #8 Tangent Graphs

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What is the general form of a tangent function?

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What does the parameter A represent in the tangent function?

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The parameter A represents the vertical stretch or compression of the graph. If A > 1, the graph is stretched; if 0 < A < 1, it is compressed.

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How do you determine the period of a tangent function?

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The vertical shift is Up 2, as indicated by the +2 in the function.

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What is the effect of a negative A value in a tangent function?

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A negative A value reflects the graph across the x-axis.

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The vertical shift is Down 1, as indicated by the -1 in the function.

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What does the term 'vertical stretch' mean in the context of tangent graphs?

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Vertical stretch refers to how much the graph is stretched or compressed vertically, determined by the absolute value of A in the function.

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The value of K is -3, indicating a vertical shift Down 3.