Math Problem Statement

Help find the amplitude, A, period, P, and the Midline of the function:

f(x)=2(cos(x-(5pi)/6)+3)

Solution

To find the amplitude AA, period PP, and midline of the function:

f(x)=2(cos(x5π6)+3)f(x) = 2 \left( \cos \left( x - \frac{5\pi}{6} \right) + 3 \right)

Let's break this down step by step:

1. Amplitude, AA

The amplitude of a cosine function in the form y=acos(bxc)+dy = a \cos(bx - c) + d is given by the absolute value of the coefficient of the cosine function, a|a|. In this case, the coefficient in front of the cosine is 22. So, the amplitude is:

A=2A = 2

2. Period, PP

The period of a cosine function is determined by the formula P=2πbP = \frac{2\pi}{|b|}, where bb is the coefficient of xx inside the cosine function. In this case, b=1b = 1, so the period is:

P=2π1=2πP = \frac{2\pi}{1} = 2\pi

3. Midline

The midline of the function is the vertical shift, which is given by the constant added to the cosine function. In this case, the constant is +3+3. Therefore, the midline is:

y=3y = 3

Final Answer:

  • Amplitude A=2A = 2
  • Period P=2πP = 2\pi
  • Midline y=3y = 3

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Here are 5 related questions to explore:

  1. How does the phase shift affect the graph of the function?
  2. What is the maximum value of f(x)f(x)?
  3. What is the minimum value of f(x)f(x)?
  4. How would the period change if the coefficient of xx was 2 instead of 1?
  5. How can you rewrite the function in sine form?

Tip: The midline is always the average of the maximum and minimum values of the function.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Cosine Function
Amplitude
Period
Midline

Formulas

Amplitude: |a|, where 'a' is the coefficient of the cosine function
Period: P = 2π/|b|, where 'b' is the coefficient of x inside the cosine function
Midline: y = d, where 'd' is the vertical shift

Theorems

Properties of the Cosine Function

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12