Determining the Important Characteristics of the Sine Graph

The video tutorial covers the determination of the X scale, vertical transformation, and phase shift in trigonometric functions. It explains how to calculate the X scale by dividing the period by 4 and using the reciprocal method, resulting in an X scale of π/20. The tutorial also discusses vertical transformation, noting the absence of a D value, meaning no vertical shift occurs. For phase shift, the tutorial explains setting BX-C=0 to find the shift, concluding there is no phase shift in this case. Finally, it instructs students to focus on amplitude and period calculations.

What is the formula to determine the X scale?

Explain the concept of vertical transformation in the context of graphing.

How do you find the phase shift in a function?

What does it mean if there is no C value in the function regarding phase shift?

What are the two main characteristics you need to determine for a sine graph?