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

Published by Pearson
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: 5

Answer

$2$, $\frac{2\pi}{3}$, $-\frac{\pi}{6}$. See graph.

Work Step by Step

1. Given $y=2cos(3x+\frac{\pi}{2})=2cos[3(x+\frac{\pi}{6})]$, we can find the amplitude $|A|=2$, period $p=\frac{2\pi}{3}$, and phase shift $-\frac{\pi}{6}$. 2. See graph.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.