Math Problem Statement

What is the period of the function described by the table?

Solution

The table in the image you uploaded appears to describe a tangent function, which is periodic. The values of f(x)f(x) include zeros at specific angles, and the function has undefined values (where the tangent function has vertical asymptotes) at certain points.

To determine the period of a tangent function, we know that the period of the basic tangent function, tan(x)\tan(x), is π\pi. This means that the values of the function repeat every π\pi radians.

Looking at the table:

  • The function has zeros at multiples of π4\frac{\pi}{4} (e.g., π4-\frac{\pi}{4}, π4\frac{\pi}{4}, etc.).
  • The undefined values occur at multiples of π2\frac{\pi}{2}, which are the vertical asymptotes of the tangent function.

Since the tangent function repeats every π\pi, the period of this function is π\pi, which is one of the options listed.

Answer:

The period of the function is π\pi.

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Here are some related questions you might find useful:

  1. What is the general form of a tangent function?
  2. How can you determine the period of any trigonometric function?
  3. Why does the tangent function have vertical asymptotes?
  4. How does the behavior of tangent functions compare to sine and cosine?
  5. What are some transformations that can affect the period of the tangent function?

Tip: To find the period of a tangent function, you can use the formula 2πb\frac{2\pi}{|b|}, where bb is the coefficient of xx in the function f(x)=tan(bx)f(x) = \tan(bx).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometric Functions
Tangent Function
Periodicity

Formulas

Period of tangent function: π

Theorems

Periodicity of the tangent function

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11