7.t.27 Write an equation for a sinusoidal graph with the following properties:

In summary, an equation for a sinusoidal graph with an amplitude of 3, a period of $\frac{2\pi}{3}$, and a phase shift of $-\frac{\pi}{4}$ is given by $y=-3\sin\left(3\left(x+\frac{\pi}{4}\right)\right)$.
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$\tiny{7.t.27}$
$\textsf{Write an equation for a sinusoidal graph with the following properties:}\\$
$$A=-3,
\textsf{Period}=\frac{2\pi}{3},
\textsf{Phase Shift}=-\frac{\pi}{4}$$
\begin{align*}\displaystyle
A&=-3\\
T&=\frac{2\pi}{3}=\frac{2\pi}{\omega}\\
\omega&=3\\
PS&=-\frac{\pi}{4}=\frac{\phi}{\omega}\\
\phi&=\pi
\end{align*}
\begin{align*}\displaystyle
y_{27}&=A\sin{\left[\omega\left(x-\frac{\phi}{\omega} \right)\right]}
\end{align*}
$\textit{so then}$
\begin{align*}\displaystyle
Y_{27}&=-3\sin{\left[3\left(x-\frac{\pi}{12} \right)\right]}
\end{align*}

hopefully:confused:
 
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The amplitude of a sinusoidal function is one-half the vertical distance between the minimum and maximum, and so should never given as a negative value. Given:

\(\displaystyle y=A\sin\left(\omega(x-\phi)\right)\tag{1}\)

The amplitude is then $|A|$. Thus, both of the following have an amplitude of 3 units:

\(\displaystyle y=3\sin(x)\)

\(\displaystyle y=-3\sin(x)\)

You have the correct angular velocity $\omega$, but in (1) the phase shift is $\phi$ and so $\phi$ will have the opposite sign of the value given for the phase shift:

\(\displaystyle y=3\sin\left(3\left(x-\left(-\frac{\pi}{4}\right)\right)\right)=3\sin\left(3\left(x+\frac{\pi}{4}\right)\right)\)
 
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here is what was given...
 

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karush said:
here is what was given...

My mind must've been on something other than this problem when I posted last night...$A=-3$ is not saying the amplitude is -3...so what I would give is:

\(\displaystyle y=-3\sin\left(3\left(x+\frac{\pi}{4}\right)\right)\)

Sorry for the confusion. :D
 

1. What is a sinusoidal graph?

A sinusoidal graph is a graph of a mathematical function that represents a sine or cosine wave. It is a smooth, repetitive, and symmetrical curve that can be seen in many natural phenomena, such as sound waves, light waves, and the motion of pendulums.

2. What are the properties of a sinusoidal graph?

The properties of a sinusoidal graph include amplitude, period, phase shift, and vertical shift. Amplitude is the maximum value of the curve, period is the time it takes for one complete cycle, phase shift is the horizontal translation of the curve, and vertical shift is the vertical translation of the curve.

3. How do you write an equation for a sinusoidal graph?

The general equation for a sinusoidal graph is y = A sin (Bx + C) + D, where A is the amplitude, B is the frequency, C is the phase shift, and D is the vertical shift. Depending on the given properties, specific values can be substituted into the equation to create a unique equation for a specific sinusoidal graph.

4. How does the amplitude affect a sinusoidal graph?

The amplitude affects the height of the curve or the distance between the maximum and minimum values. A larger amplitude results in a taller and narrower curve, while a smaller amplitude results in a shorter and wider curve.

5. How does the period affect a sinusoidal graph?

The period affects the length of one complete cycle of the curve. A shorter period results in a more compressed curve with more cycles within a given interval, while a longer period results in a more stretched out curve with fewer cycles within a given interval.

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