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 6 - Analytic Trigonometry - Section 6.6 Double-angle and Half-angle Formulas - 6.6 Assess Your Understanding - Page 521: 108

Answer

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Work Step by Step

To obtain the graph of $g(x)=cos^2(x)=\frac{1+cos(2x)}{2}$ from one period of $y=cos(x)$, compress the curve horizontally by a factor of $1/2$, compress vertically by a factor of $1/2$, then shift up $1/2$ unit. Repeat the resulting curve horizontally to cover the window of $[0,2\pi]$. See graph.
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