Trig Graphing Questions: Given graph find the function

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around solving trigonometric graphing questions, specifically identifying functions from given graphs. Participants address specific problems related to cosine and sine functions, as well as logarithmic functions, within the context of trigonometric properties and graph characteristics.

Discussion Character

  • Homework-related
  • Mathematical reasoning
  • Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses uncertainty about how to solve the given problems and shares a link to the questions.
  • Another participant identifies that the graph for problem 26 is a cosine graph with an amplitude of 0.5, suggesting this leads to a correct answer.
  • For problem 27, a participant notes that the y-axis equals 0 at specific angles, translating this to radian values and arriving at an answer of five, while requesting further explanation.
  • A participant mentions needing to familiarize themselves with the appearance of graphs to solve problem 30.
  • Another participant confirms the correctness of the answers for problems 26 and 27, stating the period of the function for problem 27 is π and listing the zeros within the specified interval.
  • For problem 30, a participant proposes that the graph is a reflection of the natural logarithm function over the x-axis, resulting in the function y=-ln{x}.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is some agreement on the correctness of the answers for problems 26 and 27, but the discussion does not resolve whether all interpretations or methods presented are correct. Multiple viewpoints on problem 30 exist, indicating that the discussion remains somewhat unresolved.

Contextual Notes

Participants express varying levels of confidence and understanding regarding the problems, with some relying on visual characteristics of graphs and others on mathematical properties. There are requests for further clarification on certain points, indicating potential gaps in understanding.

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How do I solve these?
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26, 27 and 30 and the ones I'm not sure on. If you click on the link, you will find question 30.
 
What I know is, Cos (x) is the X-axis and Sin (x) is the Y-axis. I also know the X stands for the degrees and that the value of sin or cos (x) is the value on the unit circle for that degree.
 
I think I figured out 26. Since I know it's a Cos graph by the way it looks and since I know the amplitude of the Cos (X) is .5, that's how I know A. is correct.

For 27, I know the Y axis = 0 at 0, 180 and 360 degrees. This translates to the radian values and I do the math and find my answer to be five. (More explanation would be nice on this).

For 30, I think I just need to look at those kinds of graphs so I know what they look like.
 
26. correct

27. period of $y=\sin(2x)$ is $\pi$ ... five zeros on the given interval is correct $\bigg\{0,\dfrac{\pi}{2}, \pi , \dfrac{3\pi}{2}, 2\pi \bigg\}$

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30. The graph is $y=\ln{x}$ reflected over the x-axis, making it $y=-\ln{x}$
 
skeeter said:
26. correct

27. period of $y=\sin(2x)$ is $\pi$ ... five zeros on the given interval is correct $\bigg\{0,\dfrac{\pi}{2}, \pi , \dfrac{3\pi}{2}, 2\pi \bigg\}$
30. The graph is $y=\ln{x}$ reflected over the x-axis, making it $y=-\ln{x}$

Thanks!
 

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