Solving Equation Pattern & Creating Graph - N's Question

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The discussion revolves around a sequence of numbers that represents peak amplitudes on a sinusoidal waveform, yet it lacks clarity as it is presented as a list rather than a formal equation. The original poster seeks assistance in graphing this data but does not provide corresponding x-values for the y-values given. A participant points out that without a defined problem or context, it's challenging to provide a solution. The need for time or x-values to correlate with the y-values is emphasized for accurate graphing. Overall, the conversation highlights confusion regarding the nature of the data and the requirements for effective graphing.
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Just happens to be an equation of a pattern randomly picked but with a certain meaning...

It represents various points of peak amplitude on a sinusoidal waveform of sound or energy with one given tone to ride upon in uncorrupted constant frequency in linear timespace during one long cycle in travel from left to right...


I was wondering if someone could try and help me solve it and put it with in a graph form... Thanks for any envolvment. ~N~:confused:
 
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This is what the graph looks like - though you should easily have been able to plot it out yourself.
 

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Just happens to be an equation of a pattern randomly picked but with a certain meaning...

It represents various points of peak amplitude on a sinusoidal waveform of sound or energy with one given tone to ride upon in uncorrupted constant frequency in linear timespace during one long cycle in travel from left to right...


I was wondering if someone could try and help me solve it and put it with in a graph form... Thanks for any envolvment. ~N~:confused:

Yes, you are confused! First, this was posted under "tutorials". I've moved it here, under "Precalculus homework".
Second, you say "Just happens to be an equation of a pattern randomly picked but with a certain meaning..." but it's clearly NOT an equation- it's a list of numbers. Finally, you say "I was wondering if someone could try and help me solve it". Solve what? You haven't stated a problem to be solved. If all you want is a graph then tide has done that for you, apparently assuming that what you are giving are y-values for x-values he made up. If you want a graph or even a function, you will have to give "x-values" to go with each of your "y-values". If these are indeed "tones" through one long cycle, you should have a "time" associated with each tone.
 
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