Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32193-104-1
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Chapter 5 - Trigonometric Functions - Section 5.4 Graphs of the Sine and Cosine Functions* - 5.4 Assess Your Understanding - Page 433: 65

Answer

$y=-3cos(\frac{1}{2} x)$

Work Step by Step

1. Based on the given graph, we can initially identify that it resembles a graph of negative cosine. 2. We can determine the amplitude $|A|=3$, period $p=4\pi$, passing $(0,-3)$. 3. Write a model as $y=-3cos(\omega x)$ 4. We have $\frac{2\pi}{\omega}=4\pi$, thus $\omega=\frac{1}{2}$ 5. The equation is $y=-3cos(\frac{1}{2} x)$
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