Math Problem Statement

Which function is represented by the given graph?

Solution

To determine which function corresponds to the graph, let's analyze the graph's characteristics:

  1. Amplitude: The maximum value is 44, and the minimum value is 00. The amplitude is: A=MaxMin2=402=2A = \frac{\text{Max} - \text{Min}}{2} = \frac{4 - 0}{2} = 2

  2. Vertical shift: The graph oscillates between 44 and 00, so the midline is: y=Max+Min2=4+02=2y = \frac{\text{Max} + \text{Min}}{2} = \frac{4 + 0}{2} = 2 This means the graph has been shifted up by 2 units.

  3. Phase shift and shape:

    • The graph starts at its maximum point at x=0x = 0, which matches the behavior of a cosine function.
    • Therefore, we are looking for a cosine function with a phase shift.
  4. Equation format: A cosine function has the general form: f(x)=Acos(B(xC))+Df(x) = A \cos(B(x - C)) + D

    • A=2A = -2 flips the cosine wave vertically (since the graph opens down initially).
    • The midline shift D=2D = 2.
    • The phase shift CC aligns the maximum with x=0x = 0.

Matching Options

  1. Option 2: f(x)=3cos(x3π2)+1f(x) = -3\cos\left(x - \frac{3\pi}{2}\right) + 1
    • Amplitude = 33 (incorrect; the amplitude is 22).
  2. Option 4: f(x)=2cos(x+π2)1f(x) = 2\cos\left(x + \frac{\pi}{2}\right) - 1
    • This does not match because of the amplitude and phase shift.
  3. Option 3: f(x)=2sin(xπ)1f(x) = 2\sin(x - \pi) - 1
    • Incorrect as it’s sine, and the phase shift does not match.
  4. Option 1: f(x)=2sin(x+π)1f(x) = -2\sin(x + \pi) - 1
    • This does not match either due to its sine behavior.

Final Answer:

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometric Functions
Graphing Transformations
Amplitude and Phase Shifts

Formulas

f(x) = A cos(B(x - C)) + D
f(x) = A sin(B(x - C)) + D

Theorems

Properties of Cosine and Sine Functions
Phase Shift in Trigonometric Graphs

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12