Algebra Examples

Find Amplitude, Period, and Phase Shift f(x)=4cos(1/2x+pi/2)
Step 1
Use the form to find the variables used to find the amplitude, period, phase shift, and vertical shift.
Step 2
Find the amplitude .
Amplitude:
Step 3
Find the period of .
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Step 3.1
The period of the function can be calculated using .
Step 3.2
Replace with in the formula for period.
Step 3.3
is approximately which is positive so remove the absolute value
Step 3.4
Multiply the numerator by the reciprocal of the denominator.
Step 3.5
Multiply by .
Step 4
Find the phase shift using the formula .
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Step 4.1
The phase shift of the function can be calculated from .
Phase Shift:
Step 4.2
Replace the values of and in the equation for phase shift.
Phase Shift:
Step 4.3
Multiply the numerator by the reciprocal of the denominator.
Phase Shift:
Step 4.4
Cancel the common factor of .
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Step 4.4.1
Move the leading negative in into the numerator.
Phase Shift:
Step 4.4.2
Cancel the common factor.
Phase Shift:
Step 4.4.3
Rewrite the expression.
Phase Shift:
Phase Shift:
Phase Shift:
Step 5
List the properties of the trigonometric function.
Amplitude:
Period:
Phase Shift: ( to the left)
Vertical Shift: None
Step 6