Math Problem Statement

Determine the amplitude, midline, period and y-intercept of f(x)

f(x) = 4 sin 4x - 1

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Solution

Here is the graph of f(x)=4sin(4x)1f(x) = 4 \sin(4x) - 1. The key features highlighted are:

  • The midline y=1y = -1 (red dashed line).
  • The amplitude limits (green dotted lines), which show the maximum y=3y = 3 and minimum y=5y = -5 values.
  • The y-intercept at (0,1)(0, -1) (black vertical line).

The graph oscillates between the values 33 and 5-5, with a period of π2\frac{\pi}{2}.

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Here are 5 related questions for further practice:

  1. What is the phase shift of f(x)=4sin(4x)1f(x) = 4 \sin(4x) - 1?
  2. How does the graph of f(x)=sin(x)f(x) = \sin(x) differ from f(x)=4sin(4x)1f(x) = 4 \sin(4x) - 1?
  3. How would you modify the function to shift it up by 3 units?
  4. What would the period be if the coefficient inside the sine function were 6x6x?
  5. How do we find the maximum and minimum values of a trigonometric function?

Tip: The period of a trigonometric function tells you how frequently the sine wave repeats. It is inversely related to the coefficient of xx.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Sine Functions
Graphing

Formulas

Amplitude = |A| where A is the coefficient of sin(x)
Midline = D where D is the constant added or subtracted from the sine function
Period = 2π / B where B is the coefficient of x inside the sine function
Y-intercept = f(0)

Theorems

Amplitude-Period Midline Theorem for Sine and Cosine Functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12