Trig graphs

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What is the period of a sine or cosine graph?

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The period of a sine or cosine graph is given by the formula 2π/B, where B is the frequency of the graph.

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CCSS.HSF.TF.A.4

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What is the equation of the graph with amplitude 2?

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The equation is y = 2 sin x.

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7E

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Write an equation for the cosine function with amplitude 3, period 2π, and vertical shift of 5.

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y = 3cos(x) + 5.

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7E

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What does the term 'amplitude' refer to in a sine or cosine graph?

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Amplitude represents half the distance between the maximum and minimum values of the graph.

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7E

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In the function y = asin(bx - c) + d, what does 'd' represent?

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The value 'd' represents the vertical shift of the graph.

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7E

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How do you find the amplitude of a sine or cosine function?

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The amplitude is the absolute value of the coefficient in front of the sine or cosine function.

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7E

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What is the frequency of a sine or cosine graph?

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Frequency is the number of cycles the graph completes in a unit interval, calculated as 1/period.

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7E

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What is the maximum value of the function y = 3sin(x) + 2?

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The maximum value is 3 + 2 = 5.

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7E

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What is the minimum value of the function y = 2cos(x) - 1?

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The minimum value is -2 - 1 = -3.

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7E

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How does a vertical shift affect the graph of a sine or cosine function?

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A vertical shift moves the entire graph up or down without changing its shape.

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7E