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Trig functions grade 11 and 12: Horizontal shift

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Main Ideas and Concepts

  • Horizontal Shifting of Trigonometric Graphs:

    The video focuses on how trigonometric graphs can shift horizontally, specifically using the sine function as an example. Horizontal shifting is different from vertical shifting and stretching.

  • Graphing Process:

    The speaker demonstrates how to graph the function \( \sin(x) - 30 \) over the interval of 0 to 360 degrees using a calculator. Important steps in using the calculator include:

    • Setting the mode to table.
    • Inputting the equation.
    • Defining the start (0) and end (360) points.
    • Setting the step size to \( \frac{\text{Period}}{4} \) (for a sine graph, the period is 360, so the step is 90).
  • Plotting Points:

    The speaker plots key points based on calculator outputs and adjusts for the horizontal shift caused by the \(-30\) in the equation. Important points include:

    • At \( x = 0 \), \( y \approx -0.5 \)
    • At \( x = 90 \), \( y \approx 0.866 \)
    • At \( x = 180 \), \( y \approx -0.5 \)
    • At \( x = 270 \), \( y \approx -0.866 \)
    • At \( x = 360 \), \( y \approx -0.5 \)
  • Amplitude, Range, Domain, and Period:
    • Amplitude: The maximum distance from the resting position, which is 1 for the sine function.
    • Range: The set of y-values, which is from -1 to 1.
    • Domain: The set of x-values, which is from 0 to 360 degrees.
    • Period: The time it takes for the graph to repeat, which remains 360 degrees for this function since it is only shifted, not stretched or compressed.

Methodology / Instructions

  • Graphing a sine function with Horizontal Shift:
    • Set the calculator to table mode.
    • Input the equation \( \sin(x) - 30 \).
    • Define the start point (0) and the end point (360).
    • Calculate the step size as \( \frac{360}{4} = 90 \).
    • Plot the points derived from the calculator outputs.
    • Adjust the plotted points based on the horizontal shift (e.g., \( -30 \) shifts points to the right).
    • Analyze and label the Amplitude, Range, Domain, and period of the graph.

Speakers/Sources Featured

  • The speaker in the video is not named, but they are presumably an educator or tutor explaining the concept of horizontal shifting in trigonometric functions.

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