Math Problem Statement

Let f(x) = m sin(Bx) + 15, where m > 0. If the minimum value for this function is -15, find the value of f(π/6B).

Solution

We are given the function:

f(x)=msin(Bx)+15f(x) = m \sin(Bx) + 15 with m>0m > 0, and the minimum value of the function is 15-15.

Step-by-step solution:

  1. Minimum Value of the Function: The sine function, sin(Bx)\sin(Bx), varies between -1 and 1. Therefore, the function f(x)=msin(Bx)+15f(x) = m \sin(Bx) + 15 will have its minimum value when sin(Bx)=1\sin(Bx) = -1.

    • When sin(Bx)=1\sin(Bx) = -1, we get: f(x)=m(1)+15=m+15f(x) = m(-1) + 15 = -m + 15 We are told that the minimum value is 15-15, so: m+15=15-m + 15 = -15 Solving for mm: m=1515-m = -15 - 15 m=30m = 30
  2. Find the Value of f(π6B)f\left( \frac{\pi}{6B} \right): We now need to find the value of the function at x=π6Bx = \frac{\pi}{6B}. First, evaluate sin(Bπ6B)\sin\left( B \cdot \frac{\pi}{6B} \right). This simplifies to: sin(π6)=12\sin\left( \frac{\pi}{6} \right) = \frac{1}{2} Therefore, the function at x=π6Bx = \frac{\pi}{6B} becomes: f(π6B)=msin(π6B)+15=3012+15f\left( \frac{\pi}{6B} \right) = m \sin\left( \frac{\pi}{6B} \right) + 15 = 30 \cdot \frac{1}{2} + 15 f(π6B)=15+15=30f\left( \frac{\pi}{6B} \right) = 15 + 15 = 30

Thus, the value of f(π6B)f\left( \frac{\pi}{6B} \right) is 30.

Final Answer:

The correct option is 30.


Do you want further details on any step or another explanation?

Here are some related questions for practice:

  1. How would the function change if the maximum value were given instead of the minimum?
  2. What is the amplitude of the function f(x)=msin(Bx)+15f(x) = m \sin(Bx) + 15?
  3. How does changing the value of BB affect the period of the function?
  4. What happens to the minimum value if mm is doubled?
  5. Can you find the value of f(x)f(x) at x=0x = 0?

Tip: When analyzing sine or cosine functions, always check their amplitude and phase shifts to understand how the graph behaves.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Sine Function
Function Properties

Formulas

f(x) = m sin(Bx) + 15
sin(Bx) has a range of [-1, 1]

Theorems

Properties of the sine function: min value at sin(Bx) = -1, max value at sin(Bx) = 1

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 11-12