Question

(100 POINTS) Write the particular equation of this transformed cosine graph. (Hint: Try to find the best point to center the sinusoidal axis.)

Answer 1

y= - 3cosx - 2

Explanation:

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Answer 2

y= - 3cosx - 2

Explanation:

Our max here is at 1, and the minimum is at - 5

The distance between the x-axis and these points are 1 and 5. 5 + 1/2 = 6/2 = 3, our amplitude. But let's double check. Our middle point is - 2 so...

- 5 - (- 2) = - 5 + 2 = - 3

The amplitude is rather - 3.

f(x) = Acos(Bx + C) + D

Using this we know B = 0, D = - 2 (the middle point), C = 0, and A = - 3 (amplitude). B = 0, and C = 0, as there is no horizontal/vertical shift

f(x) = Acos(Bx + C) + D

f(x) = - 3cosx + (- 2)

f(x) = - 3cosx - 2