MHB Graphing Trig Function: Amplitude 4, Period (2\pi/3), Range [-4,4]

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The discussion focuses on graphing the trigonometric function f(x)=4sin(3x-2) with an amplitude of 4, a period of (2π/3), and a range of [-4,4]. Participants emphasize the importance of graphing over two periods and identifying nine key points, including the function's maximum, minimum, and zero crossings. A suggested approach involves rewriting the function to highlight its phase shift and determining the appropriate domain for one period. The conversation includes calculating specific x-values for the graph and encourages further exploration to complete the nine points needed. Overall, the thread provides guidance on effectively visualizing the function's behavior.
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I need some help graphing this trig function.

f(x)=4sin(3x-2)

When Graphing, the points should be over 2 periods and 9 points.

I have:
-Amplitude: 4
-Period=(2\pi/3)
-Range=[-4,4]

I need help on:
-Graphing the points over 2 periods and 9 periods (parent function and f(x))
-Table of 9 points (f(x) and parent function)
-Increments (f(x) and parent function)

Thank You in advance if You can help me!(Blush)
 
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I agree with what you've done so far regarding the amplitude, period and range. Now, if I were going to sketch a graph of $f(x)$, I would write it in the form:

$$f(x)=4\sin\left(3\left(x-\frac{2}{3}\right)\right)$$

In this form, we can see that $f$ is shifted $$\frac{2}{3}$$ units to the right compared to $y=4\sin(3x)$. Now, if I was going to graph $f$ over just one period, I would choose the domain:

$$\left[\frac{2}{3},\frac{2}{3}(\pi+1)\right]$$

On this domain, the sinusoid described by $f$ will begine at 0, movie to to 4, then back down to 0, continue down to -4, then move back to to 0, completing 1 cycle.

I would divide this domain into 4 subdivisions of equal width corresponding to the extrema and equilibria (that is, the zero, maximum and minimum values for $f$). This gives us the $x$-values:

$$x=\frac{2}{3}+\frac{k}{4}\cdot\frac{2}{3}\pi=\frac{2}{3}+\frac{k}{6}\pi$$ where $k\in\{0,1,2,3,4\}$

Putting all this together, this gives us the 5 points:

$$\left(\frac{2}{3},0\right),\,\left(\frac{2}{3}+\frac{1}{6}\pi,4\right),\,\left(\frac{2}{3}+\frac{1}{3}\pi,0\right),\,\left(\frac{2}{3}+\frac{1}{2}\pi,-4\right),\,\left(\frac{2}{3}+\frac{2}{3}\pi,0\right)$$

If you continue for another period, this would give you 4 more points for a total of nine...can you continue?
 
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