Math Problem Statement

Consider the following graph of the function g(x), which is a transformation of the sine function, f(x) = sin(x). Find a formula for g(x). The graph passes through (0,0), (π/2, -4/2), and (π,0).

Solution

The problem is asking for a formula for g(x)g(x), which is a transformation of the function f(x)=sin(x)f(x) = \sin(x).

Analyzing the Graph

  1. Period: The graph completes a cycle from 00 to 2π2\pi, indicating the period is 2π2\pi, which matches the standard sine function. So, there is no horizontal stretch/compression.
  2. Amplitude: The maximum and minimum values of the graph are 22 and 2-2, respectively. This suggests the amplitude has been scaled by a factor of 2.
  3. Vertical Shift: The graph is centered around the x-axis, so there is no vertical shift.
  4. Phase Shift: The graph starts at (0,0)(0, 0), similar to sin(x)\sin(x), so there is no horizontal shift.

Conclusion

Given these observations, g(x)g(x) can be described by scaling the amplitude of f(x)=sin(x)f(x) = \sin(x) by 2. Therefore, the formula for g(x)g(x) is:

g(x)=2sin(x)g(x) = 2 \sin(x)

Would you like more details on the transformations, or do you have any questions?


Here are 5 related questions for further exploration:

  1. What would the formula for g(x)g(x) look like if the amplitude were 3 instead of 2?
  2. How would the formula change if there were a vertical shift of 1 unit up?
  3. If the function had a phase shift of π4\frac{\pi}{4}, what would be the new formula for g(x)g(x)?
  4. How would you express g(x)g(x) if it were compressed horizontally by a factor of 2?
  5. What effect does a negative amplitude have on the graph of a sine function?

Tip: For sine transformations, always analyze period, amplitude, vertical shift, and phase shift in that order to systematically identify the formula.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Function transformations
Trigonometric functions
Amplitude
Sine function

Formulas

g(x) = A * sin(B(x - C)) + D

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12