How Do You Convert a Trigonometric Expression to a General Sine Function?

In summary, the conversation discusses expressing a function in the form of a general sine function, identifying its amplitude, period, and phase shift, and solving equations to find the values of A, B, C, and D. The equations are valid for all values of x, and the zeroes of sin(Bx) occur at x = k∏/3. The value of B is discussed, as well as the equations at x=0 and x=π/6.
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Homework Statement



Express the function f(x) = -2sin(3x) -4cos(3x) in the form of a general sine finction.

Identify the amplitude, period, and phase shift

Homework Equations



sinx/cosx = tanx

sin2x + cos2x = 1


The Attempt at a Solution




don't know how to start
don't penalize me for this.
 
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If you wanted to express cos(x) as sin(x+a), then a is the phase shift.
What would a have to be?
 
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A sin(B x + C) + D=A sin(C) cos(B x)+A cos(C) sin(B x)+D
so solve simultaneously the equations

A cos(C) sin(B x)=-2sin(3x)
A sin(C) cos(B x)=-4cos(3x)
D=0
 
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lurflurf said:
A sin(B x + C) + D=A sin(C) cos(B x)+A cos(C) sin(B x)+D
so solve simultaneously the equations

A cos(C) sin(B x)=-2sin(3x)
A sin(C) cos(B x)=-4cos(3x)
D=0

The equations are valid for every value of x. The zeroes of sin(Bx) are at x=k∏/3, k integer. What should be B?

What are the equations at x=0, x=π/6?

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1. What is a trigonometric expression?

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