Transforming Sine and Cosine Graphs
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The following diagram shows how to transform sine and cosine graphs. Scroll down the page for more examples and solutions on how to graph sine and cosine functions.
Examples:
State the amplitude and period of each of the following functions.
a) y = -4 cos (3x)
b) y = 1/2 sin x
c) y = √2 cos(1/2 x)
Trigonometric Functions and Graphing: Amplitude, Period, Vertical and Horizontal Shifts
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Graph y = 2 cos (x - π/2) + 1 Graphing Sine and Cosine with Phase (Horizontal) Shifts
Examples:
What is the phase shift for each of the following functions
a) y = cos(x - 4)
b) y = sin (2(x + 1))
c) y = cos(10x + 30) An Introduction to the Graphs of Sine and Cosine Functions
More Lessons for High School Regents Exam
Math Worksheets
High School Math based on the topics required for the Regents Exam conducted by NYSED.
The following diagram shows how to transform sine and cosine graphs. Scroll down the page for more examples and solutions on how to graph sine and cosine functions.
Examples:
State the amplitude and period of each of the following functions.
a) y = -4 cos (3x)
b) y = 1/2 sin x
c) y = √2 cos(1/2 x)
Examples:
Graph y = 2 cos (x - π/2) + 1 Graphing Sine and Cosine with Phase (Horizontal) Shifts
Examples:
What is the phase shift for each of the following functions
a) y = cos(x - 4)
b) y = sin (2(x + 1))
c) y = cos(10x + 30) An Introduction to the Graphs of Sine and Cosine Functions
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