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

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ISBN 10: 0-32193-104-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32193-104-7

Chapter 5 - Trigonometric Functions - Section 5.6 Phase Shift; Sinusoidal Curve Fitting - 5.6 Assess Your Understanding - Page 452: 19

Answer

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Work Step by Step

1. Given $y=2tan(4x-\pi)$, we can identify: amplitude$=2$, period$=\frac{2\pi}{4}=\frac{\pi}{2}$, phase shift$=\frac{\pi}{4}$. 2. To graph $y=2tan(4x-\pi)$, start with one period of $y=tan(x)$, compress horizontally by a factor of $4$, shift $\frac{\pi}{4}$ to the right, then stretch vertically by a factor of $2$. Repeat the resulting curve horizontally a few times to cover the entire window. 3. See graph.
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