Math Problem Statement

Match each graph with its corresponding trigonometric equation.

Solution

Let's analyze the given functions and match each with the corresponding graph.

We are working with five trigonometric functions and five graphs (A-E). The key features of trigonometric functions we’ll focus on are amplitude, frequency (period), vertical shifts, and reflections.

Analyzing the functions:

  1. f(x)=2sin(2x)+1f(x) = 2\sin(2x) + 1

    • Amplitude: 2
    • Period: 2π2=π\frac{2\pi}{2} = \pi (since the coefficient of xx inside sine is 2)
    • Vertical shift: +1
    • Type: Sine function (starts from the middle of the wave at y=1y = 1)
    • Graph: We expect it to start at y=1y = 1, oscillate between 3 and -1 with a period of π\pi.
  2. f(x)=2sin(π2x)+1f(x) = -2\sin\left(\frac{\pi}{2}x\right) + 1

    • Amplitude: 2 (but reflected due to the negative sign)
    • Period: 2ππ2=4\frac{2\pi}{\frac{\pi}{2}} = 4 (since π2\frac{\pi}{2} is the coefficient of xx)
    • Vertical shift: +1
    • Type: Reflected sine function (inverted wave)
    • Graph: This will oscillate between -1 and 3, with a period of 4 units.
  3. f(x)=3cos(π3x)+2f(x) = -3\cos\left(\frac{\pi}{3}x\right) + 2

    • Amplitude: 3 (with a reflection)
    • Period: 2ππ3=6\frac{2\pi}{\frac{\pi}{3}} = 6
    • Vertical shift: +2
    • Type: Reflected cosine function (starting from the peak at y=1y = -1, shifted by +2)
    • Graph: This oscillates between -1 and 5.
  4. f(x)=3cos(x2)+2f(x) = 3\cos\left(\frac{x}{2}\right) + 2

    • Amplitude: 3
    • Period: 2π12=4π\frac{2\pi}{\frac{1}{2}} = 4\pi (longer period)
    • Vertical shift: +2
    • Type: Cosine function
    • Graph: Oscillates between -1 and 5, starting at the peak at y=5y = 5.
  5. f(x)=3sin(π3x)1f(x) = -3\sin\left(\frac{\pi}{3}x\right) - 1

    • Amplitude: 3 (with reflection)
    • Period: 2ππ3=6\frac{2\pi}{\frac{\pi}{3}} = 6
    • Vertical shift: -1
    • Type: Reflected sine function
    • Graph: Oscillates between -4 and 2, starting from the middle of the wave at y=1y = -1.

Matching the graphs:

  • Graph A: This graph shows a sine wave, with a peak at y=3y = 3, a trough at y=1y = -1, and a vertical shift of +1. It corresponds to f(x)=2sin(2x)+1f(x) = 2\sin(2x) + 1. Thus, A matches with 1.

  • Graph B: This shows a sine wave that oscillates between -1 and 3, with a period of 4. This corresponds to f(x)=2sin(π2x)+1f(x) = -2\sin\left(\frac{\pi}{2}x\right) + 1. Thus, B matches with 2.

  • Graph C: This graph oscillates between -1 and 5, with a period of 6 units and a reflection (inverted). This matches f(x)=3cos(π3x)+2f(x) = -3\cos\left(\frac{\pi}{3}x\right) + 2. Thus, C matches with 3.

  • Graph D: Oscillates between -1 and 5, with a vertical shift of +2, and is a cosine wave. This matches f(x)=3cos(x2)+2f(x) = 3\cos\left(\frac{x}{2}\right) + 2. Thus, D matches with 4.

  • Graph E: This graph oscillates between -4 and 2, with a reflection and a vertical shift of -1. This matches f(x)=3sin(π3x)1f(x) = -3\sin\left(\frac{\pi}{3}x\right) - 1. Thus, E matches with 5.

Final answer:

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
  5. E

Would you like further details on any of the steps?

Here are 5 related questions you might consider:

  1. How do you determine the period of a trigonometric function?
  2. What effect does a negative sign in front of a trigonometric function have on its graph?
  3. How do vertical shifts affect the graph of a sine or cosine function?
  4. What are some real-world applications of sine and cosine functions?
  5. How can phase shifts (horizontal shifts) be introduced in these trigonometric functions?

Tip: Always remember that the coefficient inside the trigonometric function affects the period, while the coefficient outside affects the amplitude.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometric functions
Graphing
Amplitude
Period
Vertical Shift

Formulas

Amplitude = |A|, where A is the coefficient of sine or cosine
Period = 2π / B, where B is the coefficient of x inside sine or cosine
Vertical shift = C, where C is the constant added or subtracted from the function

Theorems

Graphing Sine and Cosine Functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12