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Graphs of the Sine and Cosine Functions

4. Graphing Trigonometric Functions

Graphs of the Sine and Cosine Functions

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Graph of Sine and Cosine Function

Graph of Sine and Cosine Function

Amplitude and Reflection of Sine and Cosine

Amplitude and Reflection of Sine and Cosine

Period of Sine and Cosine Functions

Period of Sine and Cosine Functions

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How do you graph y=sinx and y=cosx?

How do you graph y=sinx and y=cosx?

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How do you find the amplitude of the sine and cosine graph

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Amplitude and Period of Sine and Cosine

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Graphing Sine and Cosine Functions

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Graphing a Sine Function by Finding the Amplitude and Period

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How do you graph y=sinx and y=cosx?

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Graphing Sin and Cos

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Graph of y=cosx

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How do you find the amplitude of the sine and cosine graph

How do you find the amplitude of the sine and cosine graph

Amplitude and Period of Sine and Cosine

Amplitude and Period of Sine and Cosine

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Graphing a Trig Function with Cosine

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Multiple Choice

Sketch the function $y=\cos\left(x\right)-1$ on the graph below.

Multiple Choice

Determine the value of $y=\sin\left(-\frac{\pi}{2}\right)+50$ without using a calculator or the unit circle.

Multiple Choice

Determine the value of $y=-2\cdot\sin\left(-\frac{3\pi}{2}\right)+10$ without using a calculator or the unit circle.

Multiple Choice

Graph the function $y=-3\cdot\cos\left(x\right)$ .

Multiple Choice

Given below is the graph of the function $y=\sin\left(bx\right)$ . Determine the correct value for b.

Multiple Choice

The Period for the function $y=\cos\left(bx\right)$ is $T=20\pi$ . Determine the correct value of b.

Textbook Question

In Exercises 1–6, determine the amplitude of each function. Then graph the function and y = sin x in the same rectangular coordinate system for 0 ≤ x ≤ 2π. y = 4 sin x

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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 rectangular coordinate system for 0 ≤ x ≤ 2π. y = 1/3 sin x

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An object in simple harmonic motion has position function s(t), in inches, from an equilibrium point, as follows, where t is time in seconds.

𝒮(t) = 5 cos 2t

What is the amplitude of this motion?

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Fill in the blank(s) to correctly complete each sentence.

The graph of y = sin (x + π/4) is obtained by shifting the graph of y = sin x ______ unit(s) to the ________ (right/left).

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For each function, give the amplitude, period, vertical translation, and phase shift, as applicable.

y = 3 - ¼ cos ⅔ x

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Match each function with its graph in choices A–I. (One choice will not be used.)

y = cos (x - π/4)

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For each function, give the amplitude, period, vertical translation, and phase shift, as applicable.

y = 3 cos (x + π/2)

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For each function, give the amplitude, period, vertical translation, and phase shift, as applicable.

y = -sin (x - 3π/4)

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Graph each function over the interval [-2π, 2π]. Give the amplitude. See Example 1.

y = 2 cos x

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Graph each function over the interval [-2π, 2π]. Give the amplitude. See Example 1.

y = ⅔ sin x

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Match each function with its graph in choices A–I. (One choice will not be used.)

y = -1 + cos x

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Graph each function over the interval [-2π, 2π]. Give the amplitude. See Example 1.

y = -2 sin x

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Match each function in Column I with the appropriate description in Column II.

I

y = 3 sin(2x - 4)

II

A. amplitude = 2, period = π/2, phase shift = ¾

B. amplitude = 3, period = π, phase shift = 2

C. amplitude = 4, period = 2π/3, phase shift = ⅔

D. amplitude = 2, period = 2π/3, phase shift = 4⁄3

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Fill in the blank(s) to correctly complete each sentence.

The graph of y = cos (x - π/6) is obtained by shifting the graph of y = cos x ______ unit(s) to the ________ (right/left).

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An object in simple harmonic motion has position function s(t), in inches, from an equilibrium point, as follows, where t is time in seconds.

𝒮(t) = 5 cos 2t

What is the period of this motion?

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Match each function in Column I with the appropriate description in Column II.

I

y = -4 sin(3x - 2)

II

A. amplitude = 2, period = π/2, phase shift = ¾

B. amplitude = 3, period = π, phase shift = 2

C. amplitude = 4, period = 2π/3, phase shift = ⅔

D. amplitude = 2, period = 2π/3, phase shift = 4⁄3

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Graph each function over a two-period interval. Give the period and amplitude. See Examples 2–5.

y = sin ⅔ x

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Graph each function over a one-period interval.

y = -2 cos x

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Graph each function over a two-period interval. Give the period and amplitude. See Examples 2–5.

y = sin 3x

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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 is the least possible positive value. Determine an equation of the graph.

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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 is the least possible positive value. Determine an equation of the graph.

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Graph each function over a two-period interval. Give the period and amplitude. See Examples 2–5.

y = 2 sin ¼ x

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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 is the least possible positive value. Determine an equation of the graph.

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An object in simple harmonic motion has position function s(t), in inches, from an equilibrium point, as follows, where t is time in seconds.

𝒮(t) = 5 cos 2t

What is the frequency?

Textbook Question

Fill in the blank(s) to correctly complete each sentence.

The graph of y = 4 sin x is obtained by stretching the graph of y = sin x vertically by a factor of ________.

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Graph each function over a two-period interval. Give the period and amplitude. See Examples 2–5.

y = -2 cos 3x

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For each function, give the amplitude, period, vertical translation, and phase shift, as applicable.

y = 2 sin (x + π)

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For each function, give the amplitude, period, vertical translation, and phase shift, as applicable.

y = -¼ cos (½ x + π/2)

Textbook Question

Decide whether each statement is true or false. If false, explain why.

The graph of y = sec x in Figure 37 suggests that sec(-x) = sec x for all x in the domain of sec x.

Textbook Question

Graph each function over a two-period interval. Give the period and amplitude. See Examples 2–5.

y = -2 sin 2 πx

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For each function, give the amplitude, period, vertical translation, and phase shift, as applicable.

y = 3 cos [π/2 (x - ½)]

Textbook Question

Graph each function over a two-period interval. Give the period and amplitude. See Examples 2–5.

y = ½ cos π x

2

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For each function, give the amplitude, period, vertical translation, and phase shift, as applicable.

y = 2 - sin(3x - π/5)

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Graph each function over a two-period interval. Give the period and amplitude. See Examples 2–5.

y = π sin πx

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Graph each function over a two-period interval.

y = cos (x - π/2 )

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Fill in the blank(s) to correctly complete each sentence.

The graph of y = -3 sin x is obtained by stretching the graph of y = sin x by a factor of ________ and reflecting across the ________-axis.

Textbook Question

Graph each function over a one-period interval.

y = -½ cos (πx - π)

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Determine an equation of the form y = a cos bx or y = a sin bx, where b > 0, for the given graph. See Example 6.

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Textbook Question

Graph each function over a two-period interval.

y = sin (x + π/4)

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Determine an equation of the form y = a cos bx or y = a sin bx, where b > 0, for the given graph. See Example 6.

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Textbook Question

Determine an equation of the form y = a cos bx or y = a sin bx, where b > 0, for the given graph. See Example 6.

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Textbook Question

Determine the simplest form of an equation for each graph. Choose b > 0, and include no phase shifts.

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Textbook Question

Determine an equation of the form y = a cos bx or y = a sin bx, where b > 0, for the given graph. See Example 6.

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Textbook Question

Determine the simplest form of an equation for each graph. Choose b > 0, and include no phase shifts.

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Textbook Question

Determine an equation of the form y = a cos bx or y = a sin bx, where b > 0, for the given graph. See Example 6.

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Graph each function over a one-period interval. See Example 3.

y = (3/2) sin [2(x + π/4)]

Textbook Question

Determine an equation of the form y = a cos bx or y = a sin bx, where b > 0, for the given graph. See Example 6.

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Textbook Question

Graph each function over a one-period interval.

y = -4 sin(2x - π)

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For each function, give the amplitude, period, vertical translation, and phase shift, as applicable.

y = 2 sin 2x

Textbook Question

Fill in the blank(s) to correctly complete each sentence.

The graph of y = 6 + 3 sin x is obtained by shifting the graph of y = 3 sin x ________ unit(s) __________ (up/down).

Textbook Question

Graph each function over a two-period interval. See Example 4.

y = -3 + 2 sin x

Textbook Question

Graph each function over a two-period interval. See Example 4.

y = -1 - 2 cos 5x

Textbook Question

Graph each function over a two-period interval.

y = 1 - 2 cos ((1/2)x)

Textbook Question

Graph each function over a two-period interval.

y = -2 + (1/2) sin 3x

Textbook Question

Fill in the blank(s) to correctly complete each sentence.

The graph of y = -5 + 2 cos x is obtained by shifting the graph of y = 2 cos x ________ unit(s) __________ (up/down).

Textbook Question

Graph each function over a two-period interval.

y = sin [2(x + π/4) ] + 1/2

Textbook Question

For each function, give the amplitude, period, vertical translation, and phase shift, as applicable.

y = -½ cos 3x

Textbook Question

Fill in the blank(s) to correctly complete each sentence.

The graph of y = 3 + 5 cos (x + π/5) is obtained by shifting the graph of y = cos x horizontally ________ unit(s) to the __________, (right/left) stretching it vertically by a factor of ________, and then shifting it vertically ________ unit(s) __________. (up/down)

Textbook Question

For each function, give the amplitude, period, vertical translation, and phase shift, as applicable.

y = 2 sin 5x

Textbook Question

Fill in the blank(s) to correctly complete each sentence.

The graph of y = -2 + 3 cos (x - π/6) is obtained by shifting the graph of y = cos x horizontally ________ unit(s) to the __________, (right/left) stretching it vertically by a factor of ________, and then shifting it vertically ________ unit(s) __________. (up/down)

Textbook Question

Match each function with its graph in choices A–I. (One choice will not be used.)

y = sin (x - π/4)

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D. <IMAGE> E. <IMAGE> F. <IMAGE>

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For each function, give the amplitude, period, vertical translation, and phase shift, as applicable.

y = 1 + 2 sin ¼ x

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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 rectangular coordinate system for 0 ≤ x ≤ 2π. y = -3 sin x

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Graph y = 1/2 sin x + cos x, 0 ≤ x ≤ 2π.

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In Exercises 7–16, determine the amplitude and period of each function. Then graph one period of the function. y = 3 sin 1/2 x

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In Exercises 7–16, determine the amplitude and period of each function. Then graph one period of the function. y = -3 sin 2πx

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In Exercises 12–13, use a vertical shift to graph one period of the function. y = 2 cos 1/3 x − 2

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In Exercises 7–16, determine the amplitude and period of each function. Then graph one period of the function. y = -sin 2/3 x

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In Exercises 14–15, use the method of adding y-coordinates to graph each function for 0 ≤ x ≤ 2π. y = sin x + cos 1/2 x

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Graph each function. See Examples 1 and 2. ƒ(x) = 3|x|

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In Exercises 17–30, determine the amplitude, period, and phase shift of each function. Then graph one period of the function. y = sin(x − π)

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Graph each function. See Examples 1 and 2. ƒ(x) = ⅔ |x|

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Graph each function. See Examples 1 and 2. g(x) = 2x²

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In Exercises 17–30, determine the amplitude, period, and phase shift of each function. Then graph one period of the function. y = 3 sin(2x − π)

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Graph each function. See Examples 1 and 2. g(x) = ½ x²

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In Exercises 17–30, determine the amplitude, period, and phase shift of each function. Then graph one period of the function. y = 1/2 sin(x + π/2)

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Graph each function. See Examples 1 and 2. ƒ(x) = -½ x²

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In Exercises 17–30, determine the amplitude, period, and phase shift of each function. Then graph one period of the function. y = −2 sin(2x + π/2)

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Graph each function. See Examples 1 and 2. ƒ(x) = -3|x|

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Graph each function. See Examples 1 and 2. h(x) = |-½ x|

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Graph each function. See Examples 1 and 2. h(x) = √4x

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Graph each function. See Examples 1 and 2. ƒ(x) = -√-x

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Concept Check Plot each point, and then plot the points that are symmetric to the given point with point with respect to the (a) x-axis (5, -3)

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Concept Check Plot each point, and then plot the points that are symmetric to the given point with point with respect to the (b) y-axis (5, -3)

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Concept Check Plot each point, and then plot the points that are symmetric to the given point with point with respect to the (c) origin. (5, -3)

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Concept Check Plot each point, and then plot the points that are symmetric to the given point with point with respect to the (a) x-axis (-4, -2)

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Concept Check Plot each point, and then plot the points that are symmetric to the given point with point with respect to the (b) y-axis. (-4, -2)

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Concept Check Plot each point, and then plot the points that are symmetric to the given point with point with respect to the (c) origin. (-4, -2)

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Determine whether each function is even, odd, or neither. See Example 5. ƒ(x) = -x³ + 2x

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Determine whether each function is even, odd, or neither. See Example 5. ƒ(x) = 0.5x⁴ - 2x² + 6

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In Exercises 53–60, use a vertical shift to graph one period of the function. y = sin x + 2

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Determine whether each function is even, odd, or neither. See Example 5. ƒ(x) = x³ - x + 9

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Determine whether each function is even, odd, or neither. See Example 5. 1 ƒ(x) = x + —— x⁵

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In Exercises 53–60, use a vertical shift to graph one period of the function. y = cos x + 3

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Graph each function. See Examples 6 – 8. ƒ(x) = x² - 1

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In Exercises 53–60, use a vertical shift to graph one period of the function. y = −3 sin 2πx + 2

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Graph each function. See Examples 6 – 8. g(x) = (x - 4)²

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In Exercises 61–66, use the method of adding y-coordinates to graph each function for 0 ≤ x ≤ 2π. y = 3 cos x + sin x

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In Exercises 61–66, use the method of adding y-coordinates to graph each function for 0 ≤ x ≤ 2π. y = cos x + cos 2x

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Graph each function. See Examples 6 – 8. g(x) = |x| - 1

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In Exercises 61–66, use the method of adding y-coordinates to graph each function for 0 ≤ x ≤ 2π. y = cos x + sin 2x

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Graph each function. See Examples 6 – 8. h(x) = -(x + 1)³

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In Exercises 67–68, use the method of adding y-coordinates to graph each function for 0 ≤ x ≤ 4. y = cos πx + sin π/2 x

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Graph each function. See Examples 6 – 8. h(x) = 2x² - 1

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Graph each function. See Examples 6 – 8. ƒ(x) = 2(x - 2)² - 4

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Graph each function. See Examples 6 – 8. ƒ(x) = √x + 2

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Graph each function. See Examples 6 – 8. ƒ(x) = √-x

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Graph each function. See Examples 6 – 8. _ ƒ(x) = 2√x + 1

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Graph each function. See Examples 6 – 8. g(x) = ½ x³ - 4

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In Exercises 79–82, graph f, g, and h in the same rectangular coordinate system for 0 ≤ x ≤ 2π. Obtain the graph of h by adding or subtracting the corresponding y-coordinates on the graphs of f and g. f(x) = 2 cos x, g(x) = cos 2x, h(x) = (f + g)(x)

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In Exercises 79–82, graph f, g, and h in the same rectangular coordinate system for 0 ≤ x ≤ 2π. Obtain the graph of h by adding or subtracting the corresponding y-coordinates on the graphs of f and g. f(x) = cos x, g(x) = sin 2x, h(x) = (f − g)(x)

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In Exercises 17–30, determine the amplitude, period, and phase shift of each function. Then graph one period of the function. y = −2 sin(2πx + 4π)

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In Exercises 31–34, determine the amplitude of each function. Then graph the function and y = cos x in the same rectangular coordinate system for 0 ≤ x ≤ 2π. y = 2 cos x

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In Exercises 35–42, determine the amplitude and period of each function. Then graph one period of the function. y = cos 2x

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In Exercises 35–42, determine the amplitude and period of each function. Then graph one period of the function. y = 4 cos 2πx

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In Exercises 35–42, determine the amplitude and period of each function. Then graph one period of the function. y = -4 cos 1/2 x

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In Exercises 43–52, determine the amplitude, period, and phase shift of each function. Then graph one period of the function. y = cos(x − π/2)

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In Exercises 43–52, determine the amplitude, period, and phase shift of each function. Then graph one period of the function. y = 3 cos(2x − π)

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In Exercises 43–52, determine the amplitude, period, and phase shift of each function. Then graph one period of the function. y = 1/2 cos (3x + π/2)

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In Exercises 43–52, determine the amplitude, period, and phase shift of each function. Then graph one period of the function. y = −3 cos (2x − π/2)

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In Exercises 43–52, determine the amplitude, period, and phase shift of each function. Then graph one period of the function. y = 2 cos (2πx + 8π)

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In Exercises 75–78, graph one period of each function. y = |2 cos x/2|

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In Exercises 75–78, graph one period of each function. y = −|3 sin πx|

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In Exercises 1–6, determine the amplitude and period of each function. Then graph one period of the function. y = 3 sin 4x

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In Exercises 1–6, determine the amplitude and period of each function. Then graph one period of the function. y = 1/2 sin π/3 x

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In Exercises 7–11, determine the amplitude, period, and phase shift of each function. Then graph one period of the function. y = −3 cos (x + π)

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In Exercises 7–11, determine the amplitude, period, and phase shift of each function. Then graph one period of the function. y = −3 sin(π/3 x − 3π)

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In Exercises 1–4, graph one period of each function. y = 3 sin 2x

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