What do I have to know to graph the sine and cosine function

The video tutorial covers the basics of graphing sine and cosine functions, emphasizing the importance of understanding the unit circle, input-output relationships, and transformations. It also highlights the role of fractions in solving equations and determining phase shifts. The tutorial aims to equip students with the foundational knowledge needed to graph these trigonometric functions effectively.

What is the primary input when evaluating sine and cosine functions?

• A number

• An angle measure

• A fraction

• A variable

In graphing functions, what does the X-axis typically represent?

• The transformation

• The input

• The function

• The output

Which of the following is a transformation variable in the function y = a sine(BX - C) + D?

• A

• D

• B

• C

What is the effect of multiplying by the reciprocal when solving equations involving fractions?

• It complicates the equation

• It simplifies the equation

• It decreases the value

• It increases the value

What is the purpose of understanding transformations in functions?

• To adjust the graph's position

• To solve equations faster

• To change the function type

• To eliminate variables