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Trigonometric function transformations are crucial for understanding the oscillatory behavior of these functions. This guide delves into horizontal and vertical shifts, amplitude, and period changes, providing a systematic approach to translating trigonometric functions. Practical examples illustrate how to apply these concepts for accurate graph representation, highlighting their importance in various mathematical contexts.
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Translations shift the graph of a trigonometric function horizontally or vertically
A phase shift is a horizontal translation of a trigonometric function
A vertical shift moves the graph of a trigonometric function up or down the vertical axis
The general form of a translated trigonometric function is y = a sin(b(θ - h)) + k, where 'a' affects the amplitude, 'b' determines the period, 'h' represents the horizontal shift, and 'k' indicates the vertical shift
The general form of a translated trigonometric function is y = a cos(b(θ - h)) + k, where 'a' affects the amplitude, 'b' determines the period, 'h' represents the horizontal shift, and 'k' indicates the vertical shift
The general form of a translated trigonometric function is y = a tan(b(θ - h)) + k, where 'a' affects the amplitude, 'b' determines the period, 'h' represents the horizontal shift, and 'k' indicates the vertical shift
Horizontal shifts, or phase shifts, involve sliding the graph of a trigonometric function along the horizontal axis
Vertical shifts move the graph of a trigonometric function up or down the vertical axis
The parameters 'h' and 'k' control the magnitude and direction of horizontal and vertical shifts, respectively
The amplitude, denoted by 'a', affects the peak vertical distance from the midline in a trigonometric function
The period, influenced by the coefficient 'b', is the horizontal length of one complete cycle in a trigonometric function
Understanding amplitude and period is crucial for accurately plotting and interpreting trigonometric functions