Math Problem Statement

Find the coordinates of points a, b, c, d, e, and f on the following graph, stating whether the graph represents a sine or cosine function.

Solution

The graph shown is of a trigonometric function that resembles a cosine wave because it reaches a peak at θ=0\theta = 0^\circ and has a symmetrical wave pattern around this point. The cosine function starts at its maximum value (1) when the angle is 00^\circ.

Now, let's determine the coordinates of each labeled point aa, bb, cc, dd, ee, and ff.

  1. Point aa:

    • θ=360\theta = -360^\circ
    • y=1y = 1 (maximum value)
    • Coordinates: (360,1)(-360^\circ, 1)
  2. Point bb:

    • θ=180\theta = -180^\circ
    • y=1y = -1 (minimum value)
    • Coordinates: (180,1)(-180^\circ, -1)
  3. Point cc:

    • θ=0\theta = 0^\circ
    • y=1y = 1 (maximum value)
    • Coordinates: (0,1)(0^\circ, 1)
  4. Point dd:

    • θ=180\theta = 180^\circ
    • y=1y = -1 (minimum value)
    • Coordinates: (180,1)(180^\circ, -1)
  5. Point ee:

    • θ=0\theta = 0^\circ
    • y=1y = -1 (intersects y=1y = -1 line)
    • Coordinates: (0,1)(0^\circ, -1)

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Periodic Functions
Cosine Function

Formulas

y = cos(θ)

Theorems

Cosine function properties

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12